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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,966.40, 256,449.60 and 162,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,966.40, 256,449.60 and 162,801.60 is: 244,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,966.40 : 256,449.60 = 162,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,966.40/256,449.60 = 162,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,966.40x = 256,449.60 × 162,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,966.40x = 41,750,405,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,405,199.36/170,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,202.40

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