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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,917.70, 257,876.55 and 169,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,917.70, 257,876.55 and 169,293.30 is: 253,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,917.70 : 257,876.55 = 169,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,917.70/257,876.55 = 169,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,917.70x = 257,876.55 × 169,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,917.70x = 43,656,772,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656,772,142.12/171,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,939.95

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