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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,104.80, 256,171.20 and 161,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,104.80, 256,171.20 and 161,795.20 is: 242,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,104.80 : 256,171.20 = 161,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,104.80/256,171.20 = 161,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,104.80x = 256,171.20 × 161,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,104.80x = 41,447,270,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,270,538.24/171,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,233.24

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