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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,689.20, 256,033.80 and 161,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,689.20, 256,033.80 and 161,012.40 is: 241,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,689.20 : 256,033.80 = 161,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,689.20/256,033.80 = 161,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,689.20x = 256,033.80 × 161,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,689.20x = 41,224,616,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,224,616,619.12/170,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,518.60

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