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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,372.80, 433,913.40 and 171,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,372.80, 433,913.40 and 171,080.40 is: 256,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,372.80 : 433,913.40 = 171,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,372.80/433,913.40 = 171,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,372.80x = 433,913.40 × 171,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,372.80x = 74,234,078,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234,078,037.36/289,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,534.40

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