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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,009.40, 256,514.10 and 162,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,009.40, 256,514.10 and 162,844.60 is: 244,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,009.40 : 256,514.10 = 162,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,009.40/256,514.10 = 162,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,009.40x = 256,514.10 × 162,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,009.40x = 41,771,936,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771,936,008.86/171,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,266.90

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