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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,060.70, 256,591.05 and 168,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,060.70, 256,591.05 and 168,144.70 is: 252,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,060.70 : 256,591.05 = 168,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,060.70/256,591.05 = 168,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,060.70x = 256,591.05 × 168,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,060.70x = 43,144,425,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,425,124.94/171,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,217.05

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