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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.40, 256,515.60 and 162,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.40, 256,515.60 and 162,845.60 is: 244,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.40 : 256,515.60 = 162,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.40/256,515.60 = 162,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.40x = 256,515.60 × 162,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.40x = 41,772,436,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772,436,791.36/171,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,268.40

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