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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,539.19, 257,254.25 and 160,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,539.19, 257,254.25 and 160,344.72 is: 240,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,539.19 : 257,254.25 = 160,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,539.19/257,254.25 = 160,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,539.19x = 257,254.25 × 160,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,539.19x = 41,249,359,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249,359,883.34/171,539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,466.10

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