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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,065.80, 256,112.70 and 161,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,065.80, 256,112.70 and 161,756.20 is: 242,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,065.80 : 256,112.70 = 161,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,065.80/256,112.70 = 161,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,065.80x = 256,112.70 × 161,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,065.80x = 41,427,817,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,817,123.74/171,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,174.75

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