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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,700.70, 257,551.05 and 168,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,700.70, 257,551.05 and 168,784.70 is: 253,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,700.70 : 257,551.05 = 168,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,700.70/257,551.05 = 168,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,700.70x = 257,551.05 × 168,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,700.70x = 43,470,676,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470,676,708.94/171,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,177.05

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