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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,034.90, 256,552.35 and 168,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,034.90, 256,552.35 and 168,702.10 is: 253,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,034.90 : 256,552.35 = 168,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,034.90/256,552.35 = 168,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,034.90x = 256,552.35 × 168,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,034.90x = 43,280,920,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280,920,204.94/171,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,053.15

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