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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.40, 256,509.60 and 162,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.40, 256,509.60 and 162,841.60 is: 244,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.40 : 256,509.60 = 162,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.40/256,509.60 = 162,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.40x = 256,509.60 × 162,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.40x = 41,770,433,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,433,679.36/171,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,262.40

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