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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,216.80, 256,825.20 and 160,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,216.80, 256,825.20 and 160,848.80 is: 241,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,216.80 : 256,825.20 = 160,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,216.80/256,825.20 = 160,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,216.80x = 256,825.20 × 160,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,216.80x = 41,310,025,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310,025,229.76/171,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,273.20

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