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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,062.10, 256,593.15 and 166,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,062.10, 256,593.15 and 166,688.10 is: 250,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,062.10 : 256,593.15 = 166,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,062.10/256,593.15 = 166,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,062.10x = 256,593.15 × 166,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,062.10x = 42,771,024,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771,024,646.52/171,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,032.15

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