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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,067.30, 256,114.95 and 161,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,067.30, 256,114.95 and 161,757.70 is: 242,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,067.30 : 256,114.95 = 161,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,067.30/256,114.95 = 161,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,067.30x = 256,114.95 × 161,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,067.30x = 41,428,565,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428,565,247.62/171,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,177.00

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