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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.40, 256,559.10 and 168,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.40, 256,559.10 and 168,706.60 is: 253,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.40 : 256,559.10 = 168,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.40/256,559.10 = 168,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.40x = 256,559.10 × 168,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.40x = 43,283,213,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283,213,460.06/171,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,059.90

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