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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,698.90, 257,548.35 and 162,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,698.90, 257,548.35 and 162,022.10 is: 243,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,698.90 : 257,548.35 = 162,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,698.90/257,548.35 = 162,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,698.90x = 257,548.35 × 162,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,698.90x = 41,728,524,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728,524,518.54/171,698.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,033.15

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