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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,496.60, 257,244.90 and 168,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,496.60, 257,244.90 and 168,216.10 is: 252,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,496.60 : 257,244.90 = 168,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,496.60/257,244.90 = 168,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,496.60x = 257,244.90 × 168,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,496.60x = 43,272,733,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272,733,822.89/171,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,324.15

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