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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,670.80, 436,631.40 and 173,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,670.80, 436,631.40 and 173,281.20 is: 259,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,670.80 : 436,631.40 = 173,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,670.80/436,631.40 = 173,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,670.80x = 436,631.40 × 173,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,670.80x = 75,660,012,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660,012,949.68/291,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,402.08

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