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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,870.20, 434,999.70 and 171,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,870.20, 434,999.70 and 171,415.80 is: 257,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,870.20 : 434,999.70 = 171,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,870.20/434,999.70 = 171,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,870.20x = 434,999.70 × 171,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,870.20x = 74,565,821,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,565,821,575.26/289,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,238.66

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