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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,659.80, 257,489.70 and 162,911.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,659.80, 257,489.70 and 162,911.80 is: 244,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,659.80 : 257,489.70 = 162,911.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,659.80/257,489.70 = 162,911.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,659.80x = 257,489.70 × 162,911.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,659.80x = 41,948,110,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948,110,508.46/171,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,367.70

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