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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,432.40, 257,148.60 and 163,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,432.40, 257,148.60 and 163,656.40 is: 245,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,432.40 : 257,148.60 = 163,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,432.40/257,148.60 = 163,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,432.40x = 257,148.60 × 163,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,432.40x = 42,084,014,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084,014,141.04/171,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,484.60

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