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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,895.80, 257,843.70 and 162,054.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,895.80, 257,843.70 and 162,054.30 is: 243,081.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,895.80 : 257,843.70 = 162,054.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,895.80/257,843.70 = 162,054.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,895.80x = 257,843.70 × 162,054.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,895.80x = 41,784,680,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784,680,312.91/171,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,081.45

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