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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,367.30, 433,905.15 and 171,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,367.30, 433,905.15 and 171,074.90 is: 256,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,367.30 : 433,905.15 = 171,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,367.30/433,905.15 = 171,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,367.30x = 433,905.15 × 171,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,367.30x = 74,230,280,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230,280,145.74/289,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,526.15

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