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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,390.40, 257,085.60 and 167,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,390.40, 257,085.60 and 167,891.20 is: 251,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,390.40 : 257,085.60 = 167,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,390.40/257,085.60 = 167,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,390.40x = 257,085.60 × 167,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,390.40x = 43,162,409,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,409,886.72/171,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,836.80

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