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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,391.40, 257,087.10 and 167,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,391.40, 257,087.10 and 167,892.20 is: 251,838.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,391.40 : 257,087.10 = 167,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,391.40/257,087.10 = 167,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,391.40x = 257,087.10 × 167,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,391.40x = 43,162,918,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,918,810.62/171,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,838.30

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