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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,694.80, 434,396.40 and 171,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,694.80, 434,396.40 and 171,402.40 is: 257,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,694.80 : 434,396.40 = 171,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,694.80/434,396.40 = 171,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,694.80x = 434,396.40 × 171,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,694.80x = 74,456,585,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,456,585,511.36/289,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,017.34

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