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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,379.60, 257,069.40 and 170,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,379.60, 257,069.40 and 170,213.20 is: 255,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,379.60 : 257,069.40 = 170,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,379.60/257,069.40 = 170,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,379.60x = 257,069.40 × 170,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,379.60x = 43,756,605,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756,605,196.08/171,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,319.80

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