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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072,217.20, 256,608,325.80 and 160,994,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072,217.20, 256,608,325.80 and 160,994,521.20 is: 241,491,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072,217.20 : 256,608,325.80 = 160,994,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072,217.20/256,608,325.80 = 160,994,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072,217.20x = 256,608,325.80 × 160,994,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072,217.20x = 41,312,534,548,104,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,534,548,104,608/171,072,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,491,781.80

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