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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,397.60, 257,096.40 and 170,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,397.60, 257,096.40 and 170,231.20 is: 255,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,397.60 : 257,096.40 = 170,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,397.60/257,096.40 = 170,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,397.60x = 257,096.40 × 170,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,397.60x = 43,765,828,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765,828,687.68/171,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,346.80

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