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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,030.40, 256,545.60 and 168,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,030.40, 256,545.60 and 168,697.60 is: 253,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,030.40 : 256,545.60 = 168,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,030.40/256,545.60 = 168,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,030.40x = 256,545.60 × 168,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,030.40x = 43,278,627,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,278,627,010.56/171,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,046.40

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