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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,153.33, 253,483.86 and 162,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,153.33, 253,483.86 and 162,476.96 is: 242,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,153.33 : 253,483.86 = 162,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,153.33/253,483.86 = 162,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,153.33x = 253,483.86 × 162,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,153.33x = 41,185,286,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,185,286,323.73/170,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,048.08

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