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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897.80, 257,846.70 and 162,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897.80, 257,846.70 and 162,056.30 is: 243,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897.80 : 257,846.70 = 162,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897.80/257,846.70 = 162,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897.80x = 257,846.70 × 162,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897.80x = 41,785,682,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,682,169.21/171,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,084.45

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