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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,384.80, 433,931.40 and 171,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,384.80, 433,931.40 and 171,092.40 is: 256,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,384.80 : 433,931.40 = 171,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,384.80/433,931.40 = 171,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,384.80x = 433,931.40 × 171,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,384.80x = 74,242,364,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242,364,661.36/289,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,552.40

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