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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,616.56, 254,173.49 and 162,940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,616.56, 254,173.49 and 162,940.19 is: 242,737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,616.56 : 254,173.49 = 162,940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,616.56/254,173.49 = 162,940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,616.56x = 254,173.49 × 162,940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,616.56x = 41,415,074,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,074,667.99/170,616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,737.73

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