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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,666.20, 257,499.30 and 168,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,666.20, 257,499.30 and 168,750.20 is: 253,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,666.20 : 257,499.30 = 168,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,666.20/257,499.30 = 168,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,666.20x = 257,499.30 × 168,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,666.20x = 43,453,058,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,058,374.86/171,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,125.30

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