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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.90, 256,537.35 and 162,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.90, 256,537.35 and 162,860.10 is: 244,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.90 : 256,537.35 = 162,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.90/256,537.35 = 162,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.90x = 256,537.35 × 162,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.90x = 41,779,698,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,698,474.74/171,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,290.15

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