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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,407.80, 407,111.70 and 171,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,407.80, 407,111.70 and 171,680.60 is: 257,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,407.80 : 407,111.70 = 171,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,407.80/407,111.70 = 171,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,407.80x = 407,111.70 × 171,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,407.80x = 69,893,180,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893,180,923.02/271,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,520.90

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