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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,045.80, 256,568.70 and 164,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,045.80, 256,568.70 and 164,047.40 is: 246,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,045.80 : 256,568.70 = 164,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,045.80/256,568.70 = 164,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,045.80x = 256,568.70 × 164,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,045.80x = 42,089,428,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,089,428,156.38/171,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,071.10

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