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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,401.30, 433,956.15 and 171,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,401.30, 433,956.15 and 171,108.90 is: 256,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,401.30 : 433,956.15 = 171,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,401.30/433,956.15 = 171,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,401.30x = 433,956.15 × 171,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,401.30x = 74,253,759,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,253,759,474.74/289,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,577.15

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