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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.40, 257,625.60 and 168,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.40, 257,625.60 and 168,985.60 is: 253,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.40 : 257,625.60 = 168,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.40/257,625.60 = 168,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.40x = 257,625.60 × 168,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.40x = 43,535,016,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535,016,591.36/171,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,478.40

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