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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,969.40, 256,454.10 and 168,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,969.40, 256,454.10 and 168,636.60 is: 252,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,969.40 : 256,454.10 = 168,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,969.40/256,454.10 = 168,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,969.40x = 256,454.10 × 168,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,969.40x = 43,247,547,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,547,480.06/170,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,954.90

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