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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,228.80, 256,843.20 and 160,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,228.80, 256,843.20 and 160,860.80 is: 241,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,228.80 : 256,843.20 = 160,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,228.80/256,843.20 = 160,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,228.80x = 256,843.20 × 160,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,228.80x = 41,316,002,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,002,626.56/171,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,291.20

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