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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,809.70, 434,512.05 and 171,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,809.70, 434,512.05 and 171,420.10 is: 257,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,809.70 : 434,512.05 = 171,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,809.70/434,512.05 = 171,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,809.70x = 434,512.05 × 171,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,809.70x = 74,484,099,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484,099,062.21/289,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,010.37

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