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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,213.80, 256,820.70 and 166,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,213.80, 256,820.70 and 166,839.80 is: 250,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,213.80 : 256,820.70 = 166,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,213.80/256,820.70 = 166,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,213.80x = 256,820.70 × 166,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,213.80x = 42,847,914,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,847,914,223.86/171,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,259.70

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