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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,047.80, 256,571.70 and 164,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,047.80, 256,571.70 and 164,049.40 is: 246,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,047.80 : 256,571.70 = 164,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,047.80/256,571.70 = 164,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,047.80x = 256,571.70 × 164,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,047.80x = 42,090,433,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,433,441.98/171,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,074.10

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