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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,885.70, 434,626.05 and 171,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,885.70, 434,626.05 and 171,496.10 is: 257,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,885.70 : 434,626.05 = 171,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,885.70/434,626.05 = 171,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,885.70x = 434,626.05 × 171,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,885.70x = 74,536,672,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,536,672,533.41/289,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,124.35

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