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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.80, 257,842.20 and 162,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.80, 257,842.20 and 162,053.30 is: 243,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.80 : 257,842.20 = 162,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.80/257,842.20 = 162,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.80x = 257,842.20 × 162,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.80x = 41,784,179,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784,179,389.26/171,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,079.95

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