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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,706.20, 434,559.30 and 171,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,706.20, 434,559.30 and 171,316.60 is: 256,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,706.20 : 434,559.30 = 171,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,706.20/434,559.30 = 171,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,706.20x = 434,559.30 × 171,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,706.20x = 74,447,221,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,447,221,774.38/289,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,974.90

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