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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,638.40, 414,957.60 and 171,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,638.40, 414,957.60 and 171,662.40 is: 257,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,638.40 : 414,957.60 = 171,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,638.40/414,957.60 = 171,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,638.40x = 414,957.60 × 171,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,638.40x = 71,232,617,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232,617,514.24/276,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,493.60

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