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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,070.60, 611,887.20 and 171,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,070.60, 611,887.20 and 171,145.60 is: 256,626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,070.60 : 611,887.20 = 171,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,070.60/611,887.20 = 171,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,070.60x = 611,887.20 × 171,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,070.60x = 104,721,801,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,721,801,976.32/408,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,626.68

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