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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,068.60, 611,884.20 and 171,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,068.60, 611,884.20 and 171,143.60 is: 256,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,068.60 : 611,884.20 = 171,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,068.60/611,884.20 = 171,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,068.60x = 611,884.20 × 171,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,068.60x = 104,720,064,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,720,064,771.12/408,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,623.68

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