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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,056.80, 256,892.40 and 165,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,056.80, 256,892.40 and 165,527.20 is: 248,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,056.80 : 256,892.40 = 165,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,056.80/256,892.40 = 165,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,056.80x = 256,892.40 × 165,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,056.80x = 42,522,679,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522,679,673.28/171,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,588.07

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