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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,139.04, 433,839.60 and 171,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,139.04, 433,839.60 and 171,041.04 is: 256,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,139.04 : 433,839.60 = 171,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,139.04/433,839.60 = 171,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,139.04x = 433,839.60 × 171,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,139.04x = 74,204,376,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,204,376,377.18/289,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,639.08

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