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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,063.60, 611,876.70 and 171,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,063.60, 611,876.70 and 171,138.60 is: 256,616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,063.60 : 611,876.70 = 171,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,063.60/611,876.70 = 171,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,063.60x = 611,876.70 × 171,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,063.60x = 104,715,721,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,715,721,810.62/408,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,616.18

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