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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,472.80, 256,016.40 and 164,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,472.80, 256,016.40 and 164,943.20 is: 247,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,472.80 : 256,016.40 = 164,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,472.80/256,016.40 = 164,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,472.80x = 256,016.40 × 164,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,472.80x = 42,228,164,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,164,268.48/170,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,712.04

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