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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,007.60, 445,511.40 and 171,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,007.60, 445,511.40 and 171,036.40 is: 256,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,007.60 : 445,511.40 = 171,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,007.60/445,511.40 = 171,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,007.60x = 445,511.40 × 171,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,007.60x = 76,198,666,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,198,666,014.96/297,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.60

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