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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,222.80, 256,834.20 and 160,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,222.80, 256,834.20 and 160,854.80 is: 241,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,222.80 : 256,834.20 = 160,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,222.80/256,834.20 = 160,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,222.80x = 256,834.20 × 160,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,222.80x = 41,313,013,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313,013,874.16/171,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,282.20

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