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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,071.80, 256,121.70 and 161,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,071.80, 256,121.70 and 161,762.20 is: 242,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,071.80 : 256,121.70 = 161,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,071.80/256,121.70 = 161,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,071.80x = 256,121.70 × 161,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,071.80x = 41,430,809,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430,809,659.74/171,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,183.75

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