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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,167.20, 255,250.80 and 162,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,167.20, 255,250.80 and 162,002.40 is: 243,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,167.20 : 255,250.80 = 162,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,167.20/255,250.80 = 162,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,167.20x = 255,250.80 × 162,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,167.20x = 41,351,242,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,242,201.92/170,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,003.60

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