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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,692.40, 257,538.60 and 162,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,692.40, 257,538.60 and 162,015.60 is: 243,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,692.40 : 257,538.60 = 162,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,692.40/257,538.60 = 162,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,692.40x = 257,538.60 × 162,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,692.40x = 41,725,270,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,270,802.16/171,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,023.40

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