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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,651.60, 257,477.40 and 162,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,651.60, 257,477.40 and 162,028.80 is: 243,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,651.60 : 257,477.40 = 162,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,651.60/257,477.40 = 162,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,651.60x = 257,477.40 × 162,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,651.60x = 41,718,754,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,754,149.12/171,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,043.20

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