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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,046.20, 256,569.30 and 168,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,046.20, 256,569.30 and 168,130.20 is: 252,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,046.20 : 256,569.30 = 168,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,046.20/256,569.30 = 168,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,046.20x = 256,569.30 × 168,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,046.20x = 43,137,047,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137,047,722.86/171,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,195.30

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