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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,500.68, 256,027.51 and 160,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,500.68, 256,027.51 and 160,103.74 is: 239,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,500.68 : 256,027.51 = 160,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,500.68/256,027.51 = 160,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,500.68x = 256,027.51 × 160,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,500.68x = 40,990,961,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,990,961,893.89/171,500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,013.41

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