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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,702.86, 407,720.09 and 171,725.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,702.86, 407,720.09 and 171,725.37 is: 257,692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,702.86 : 407,720.09 = 171,725.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,702.86/407,720.09 = 171,725.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,702.86x = 407,720.09 × 171,725.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,702.86x = 70,015,883,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015,883,311.68/271,702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,692.85

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