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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,045.70, 256,568.55 and 168,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,045.70, 256,568.55 and 168,129.70 is: 252,194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,045.70 : 256,568.55 = 168,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,045.70/256,568.55 = 168,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,045.70x = 256,568.55 × 168,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,045.70x = 43,136,793,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136,793,340.94/171,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,194.55

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