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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,696.20, 257,544.30 and 168,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,696.20, 257,544.30 and 168,780.20 is: 253,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,696.20 : 257,544.30 = 168,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,696.20/257,544.30 = 168,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,696.20x = 257,544.30 × 168,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,696.20x = 43,468,378,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,468,378,462.86/171,696.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,170.30

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