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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,290.80, 256,936.20 and 168,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,290.80, 256,936.20 and 168,666.40 is: 252,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,290.80 : 256,936.20 = 168,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,290.80/256,936.20 = 168,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,290.80x = 256,936.20 × 168,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,290.80x = 43,336,503,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336,503,883.68/171,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,999.60

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