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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.90, 256,555.35 and 162,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.90, 256,555.35 and 162,872.10 is: 244,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.90 : 256,555.35 = 162,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.90/256,555.35 = 162,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.90x = 256,555.35 × 162,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.90x = 41,785,708,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,708,620.74/171,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,308.15

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