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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,268.40, 256,902.60 and 167,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,268.40, 256,902.60 and 167,769.20 is: 251,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,268.40 : 256,902.60 = 167,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,268.40/256,902.60 = 167,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,268.40x = 256,902.60 × 167,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,268.40x = 43,100,343,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100,343,679.92/171,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,653.80

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