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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,059.40, 256,589.10 and 161,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,059.40, 256,589.10 and 161,382.60 is: 242,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,059.40 : 256,589.10 = 161,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,059.40/256,589.10 = 161,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,059.40x = 256,589.10 × 161,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,059.40x = 41,409,016,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409,016,089.66/171,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,073.90

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