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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,673.80, 257,510.70 and 164,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,673.80, 257,510.70 and 164,675.40 is: 247,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,673.80 : 257,510.70 = 164,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,673.80/257,510.70 = 164,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,673.80x = 257,510.70 × 164,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,673.80x = 42,405,677,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,677,526.78/171,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,013.10

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