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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.60, 257,066.40 and 170,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.60, 257,066.40 and 170,211.20 is: 255,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.60 : 257,066.40 = 170,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.60/257,066.40 = 170,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.60x = 257,066.40 × 170,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.60x = 43,755,580,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,580,423.68/171,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,316.80

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