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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,682.30, 257,523.45 and 162,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,682.30, 257,523.45 and 162,934.30 is: 244,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682.30 : 257,523.45 = 162,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682.30/257,523.45 = 162,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682.30x = 257,523.45 × 162,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682.30x = 41,959,403,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959,403,059.34/171,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,401.45

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