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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,394.40, 257,091.60 and 167,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,394.40, 257,091.60 and 167,895.20 is: 251,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,394.40 : 257,091.60 = 167,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,394.40/257,091.60 = 167,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,394.40x = 257,091.60 × 167,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,394.40x = 43,164,445,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164,445,600.32/171,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,842.80

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