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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,971.70, 256,457.55 and 162,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,971.70, 256,457.55 and 162,806.90 is: 244,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,971.70 : 256,457.55 = 162,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,971.70/256,457.55 = 162,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,971.70x = 256,457.55 × 162,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,971.70x = 41,753,058,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753,058,697.10/170,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,210.35

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