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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,774.40, 257,661.60 and 169,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,774.40, 257,661.60 and 169,009.60 is: 253,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,774.40 : 257,661.60 = 169,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,774.40/257,661.60 = 169,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,774.40x = 257,661.60 × 169,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,774.40x = 43,547,283,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547,283,951.36/171,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,514.40

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