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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,171.60, 638,814.60 and 173,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,171.60, 638,814.60 and 173,343.60 is: 259,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,171.60 : 638,814.60 = 173,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,171.60/638,814.60 = 173,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,171.60x = 638,814.60 × 173,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,171.60x = 110,734,422,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,734,422,496.56/426,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,835.29

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