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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,440.40, 255,660.60 and 162,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,440.40, 255,660.60 and 162,664.40 is: 243,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,440.40 : 255,660.60 = 162,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,440.40/255,660.60 = 162,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,440.40x = 255,660.60 × 162,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,440.40x = 41,586,878,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586,878,102.64/170,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,996.60

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