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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,751.30, 256,126.95 and 162,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,751.30, 256,126.95 and 162,003.30 is: 243,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,751.30 : 256,126.95 = 162,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,751.30/256,126.95 = 162,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,751.30x = 256,126.95 × 162,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,751.30x = 41,493,411,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,411,118.94/170,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,004.95

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