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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,360.80, 433,895.40 and 171,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,360.80, 433,895.40 and 171,068.40 is: 256,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,360.80 : 433,895.40 = 171,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,360.80/433,895.40 = 171,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,360.80x = 433,895.40 × 171,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,360.80x = 74,225,791,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,791,845.36/289,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,516.40

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