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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,720.80, 434,435.40 and 171,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,720.80, 434,435.40 and 171,428.40 is: 257,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,720.80 : 434,435.40 = 171,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,720.80/434,435.40 = 171,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,720.80x = 434,435.40 × 171,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,720.80x = 74,474,565,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,474,565,525.36/289,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,056.33

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