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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,678.20, 257,517.30 and 168,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,678.20, 257,517.30 and 168,762.20 is: 253,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,678.20 : 257,517.30 = 168,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,678.20/257,517.30 = 168,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,678.20x = 257,517.30 × 168,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,678.20x = 43,459,186,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459,186,086.06/171,678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,143.30

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