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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,837.26, 254,501.98 and 163,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,837.26, 254,501.98 and 163,160.98 is: 243,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,837.26 : 254,501.98 = 163,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,837.26/254,501.98 = 163,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,837.26x = 254,501.98 × 163,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,837.26x = 41,524,792,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524,792,468.74/170,837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,066.37

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