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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,750.55, 256,125.83 and 162,002.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,750.55, 256,125.83 and 162,002.55 is: 243,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,750.55 : 256,125.83 = 162,002.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,750.55/256,125.83 = 162,002.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,750.55x = 256,125.83 × 162,002.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,750.55x = 41,493,036,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,036,770.85/170,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,003.83

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