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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.70, 256,559.55 and 168,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.70, 256,559.55 and 168,123.70 is: 252,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.70 : 256,559.55 = 168,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.70/256,559.55 = 168,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.70x = 256,559.55 × 168,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.70x = 43,133,740,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,740,816.34/171,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,185.55

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