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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,930.20, 257,895.30 and 162,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,930.20, 257,895.30 and 162,744.80 is: 244,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,930.20 : 257,895.30 = 162,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,930.20/257,895.30 = 162,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,930.20x = 257,895.30 × 162,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,930.20x = 41,971,119,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,119,019.44/171,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,117.20

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