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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,059.80, 256,589.70 and 164,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,059.80, 256,589.70 and 164,061.40 is: 246,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,059.80 : 256,589.70 = 164,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,059.80/256,589.70 = 164,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,059.80x = 256,589.70 × 164,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,059.80x = 42,096,465,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096,465,407.58/171,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,092.10

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