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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,619.10, 257,428.65 and 161,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,619.10, 257,428.65 and 161,996.30 is: 242,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,619.10 : 257,428.65 = 161,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,619.10/257,428.65 = 161,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,619.10x = 257,428.65 × 161,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,619.10x = 41,702,488,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,488,814.00/171,619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,994.45

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