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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,651.60, 414,977.40 and 171,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,651.60, 414,977.40 and 171,675.60 is: 257,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,651.60 : 414,977.40 = 171,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,651.60/414,977.40 = 171,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,651.60x = 414,977.40 × 171,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,651.60x = 71,241,494,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241,494,131.44/276,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,513.40

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