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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,664.60, 257,496.90 and 162,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,664.60, 257,496.90 and 162,041.80 is: 243,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,664.60 : 257,496.90 = 162,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,664.60/257,496.90 = 162,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,664.60x = 257,496.90 × 162,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,664.60x = 41,725,261,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,261,170.42/171,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,062.70

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