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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,373.80, 433,914.90 and 171,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,373.80, 433,914.90 and 171,081.40 is: 256,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,373.80 : 433,914.90 = 171,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,373.80/433,914.90 = 171,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,373.80x = 433,914.90 × 171,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,373.80x = 74,234,768,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234,768,572.86/289,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,535.90

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