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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.66, 256,326.91 and 162,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.66, 256,326.91 and 162,514.44 is: 242,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.66 : 256,326.91 = 162,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.66/256,326.91 = 162,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.66x = 256,326.91 × 162,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.66x = 41,656,823,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656,823,829.29/171,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,452.10

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