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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,197.80, 256,310.70 and 161,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,197.80, 256,310.70 and 161,888.20 is: 242,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,197.80 : 256,310.70 = 161,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,197.80/256,310.70 = 161,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,197.80x = 256,310.70 × 161,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,197.80x = 41,493,677,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,677,863.74/171,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,372.73

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