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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,834.70, 256,252.05 and 162,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,834.70, 256,252.05 and 162,669.90 is: 244,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,834.70 : 256,252.05 = 162,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,834.70/256,252.05 = 162,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,834.70x = 256,252.05 × 162,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,834.70x = 41,684,495,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684,495,348.30/170,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,004.85

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