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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,983.70, 256,475.55 and 162,818.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,983.70, 256,475.55 and 162,818.90 is: 244,228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,983.70 : 256,475.55 = 162,818.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,983.70/256,475.55 = 162,818.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,983.70x = 256,475.55 × 162,818.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,983.70x = 41,759,066,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759,066,927.90/170,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,228.35

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