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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,844.40, 256,266.60 and 161,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,844.40, 256,266.60 and 161,167.60 is: 241,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,844.40 : 256,266.60 = 161,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,844.40/256,266.60 = 161,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,844.40x = 256,266.60 × 161,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,844.40x = 41,301,872,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,301,872,882.16/170,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,751.40

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