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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072.70, 256,609.05 and 162,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072.70, 256,609.05 and 162,907.90 is: 244,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072.70 : 256,609.05 = 162,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072.70/256,609.05 = 162,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072.70x = 256,609.05 × 162,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072.70x = 41,803,641,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803,641,456.50/171,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,361.85

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