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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,808.70, 434,510.55 and 171,419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,808.70, 434,510.55 and 171,419.10 is: 257,008.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,808.70 : 434,510.55 = 171,419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,808.70/434,510.55 = 171,419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,808.70x = 434,510.55 × 171,419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,808.70x = 74,483,407,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,483,407,421.51/289,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,008.87

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