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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,782.20, 434,470.80 and 171,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,782.20, 434,470.80 and 171,392.60 is: 256,969.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,782.20 : 434,470.80 = 171,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,782.20/434,470.80 = 171,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,782.20x = 434,470.80 × 171,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,782.20x = 74,465,080,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,465,080,036.08/289,782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,969.13

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