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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,038.70, 256,558.05 and 168,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,038.70, 256,558.05 and 168,122.70 is: 252,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038.70 : 256,558.05 = 168,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038.70/256,558.05 = 168,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038.70x = 256,558.05 × 168,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038.70x = 43,133,232,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,232,072.74/171,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,184.05

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