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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,808.20, 434,509.80 and 171,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,808.20, 434,509.80 and 171,418.60 is: 257,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,808.20 : 434,509.80 = 171,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,808.20/434,509.80 = 171,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,808.20x = 434,509.80 × 171,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,808.20x = 74,483,061,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,483,061,602.28/289,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,008.12

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