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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,739.90, 424,858.97 and 171,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,739.90, 424,858.97 and 171,269.78 is: 256,451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,739.90 : 424,858.97 = 171,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,739.90/424,858.97 = 171,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,739.90x = 424,858.97 × 171,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,739.90x = 72,765,500,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765,500,626.81/283,739.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,451.43

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