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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,896.80, 257,845.20 and 162,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,896.80, 257,845.20 and 162,055.30 is: 243,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,896.80 : 257,845.20 = 162,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,896.80/257,845.20 = 162,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,896.80x = 257,845.20 × 162,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,896.80x = 41,785,181,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,181,239.56/171,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,082.95

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