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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,057.60, 631,279.20 and 171,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,057.60, 631,279.20 and 171,611.20 is: 257,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,057.60 : 631,279.20 = 171,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,057.60/631,279.20 = 171,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,057.60x = 631,279.20 × 171,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,057.60x = 108,334,581,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,334,581,047.04/421,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,291.59

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