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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,687.70, 257,531.55 and 168,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,687.70, 257,531.55 and 168,771.70 is: 253,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,687.70 : 257,531.55 = 168,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,687.70/257,531.55 = 168,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,687.70x = 257,531.55 × 168,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,687.70x = 43,464,037,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,464,037,497.14/171,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,157.55

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