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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,657.70, 257,486.55 and 162,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,657.70, 257,486.55 and 162,472.30 is: 243,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,657.70 : 257,486.55 = 162,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,657.70/257,486.55 = 162,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,657.70x = 257,486.55 × 162,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,657.70x = 41,834,431,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834,431,997.57/171,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,708.45

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