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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,284.40, 436,926.60 and 171,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,284.40, 436,926.60 and 171,218.10 is: 256,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,284.40 : 436,926.60 = 171,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,284.40/436,926.60 = 171,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,284.40x = 436,926.60 × 171,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,284.40x = 74,809,742,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,809,742,291.46/291,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,827.15

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