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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,233.60, 417,350.40 and 173,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,233.60, 417,350.40 and 173,257.60 is: 259,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,233.60 : 417,350.40 = 173,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,233.60/417,350.40 = 173,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,233.60x = 417,350.40 × 173,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,233.60x = 72,309,128,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,309,128,663.04/278,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,886.40

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