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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,761.60, 630,835.20 and 171,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,761.60, 630,835.20 and 171,315.20 is: 256,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,761.60 : 630,835.20 = 171,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,761.60/630,835.20 = 171,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,761.60x = 630,835.20 × 171,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,761.60x = 108,071,658,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,071,658,455.04/420,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,847.72

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