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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.40, 256,511.10 and 162,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.40, 256,511.10 and 162,842.60 is: 244,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.40 : 256,511.10 = 162,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.40/256,511.10 = 162,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.40x = 256,511.10 × 162,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.40x = 41,770,934,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,934,452.86/171,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,263.90

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