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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,967.70, 256,451.55 and 162,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,967.70, 256,451.55 and 162,802.90 is: 244,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,967.70 : 256,451.55 = 162,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,967.70/256,451.55 = 162,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,967.70x = 256,451.55 × 162,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,967.70x = 41,751,056,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,056,049.50/170,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,204.35

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