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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,714.80, 257,572.20 and 162,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,714.80, 257,572.20 and 162,966.80 is: 244,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,714.80 : 257,572.20 = 162,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,714.80/257,572.20 = 162,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,714.80x = 257,572.20 × 162,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,714.80x = 41,975,717,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,975,717,202.96/171,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,450.20

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