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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,843.70, 256,265.55 and 162,678.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,843.70, 256,265.55 and 162,678.90 is: 244,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,843.70 : 256,265.55 = 162,678.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,843.70/256,265.55 = 162,678.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,843.70x = 256,265.55 × 162,678.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,843.70x = 41,688,997,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,997,781.90/170,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,018.35

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