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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,187.80, 256,295.70 and 161,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,187.80, 256,295.70 and 161,878.20 is: 242,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,187.80 : 256,295.70 = 161,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,187.80/256,295.70 = 161,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,187.80x = 256,295.70 × 161,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,187.80x = 41,488,686,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488,686,583.74/171,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,357.73

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