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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,499.68, 256,026.02 and 160,102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,499.68, 256,026.02 and 160,102.74 is: 239,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,499.68 : 256,026.02 = 160,102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,499.68/256,026.02 = 160,102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,499.68x = 256,026.02 × 160,102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,499.68x = 40,990,467,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,990,467,313.29/171,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,011.92

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