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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,947.20, 257,920.80 and 169,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,947.20, 257,920.80 and 169,322.80 is: 253,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,947.20 : 257,920.80 = 169,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,947.20/257,920.80 = 169,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,947.20x = 257,920.80 × 169,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,947.20x = 43,671,872,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,872,034.24/171,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,984.20

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