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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,276.80, 256,915.20 and 164,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,276.80, 256,915.20 and 164,278.40 is: 246,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,276.80 : 256,915.20 = 164,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,276.80/256,915.20 = 164,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,276.80x = 256,915.20 × 164,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,276.80x = 42,205,617,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205,617,991.68/171,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,417.60

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