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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,112.40, 256,668.60 and 164,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,112.40, 256,668.60 and 164,891.60 is: 247,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112.40 : 256,668.60 = 164,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112.40/256,668.60 = 164,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112.40x = 256,668.60 × 164,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112.40x = 42,322,496,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322,496,123.76/171,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,337.40

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