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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.20, 257,904.30 and 162,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.20, 257,904.30 and 162,750.80 is: 244,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.20 : 257,904.30 = 162,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.20/257,904.30 = 162,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.20x = 257,904.30 × 162,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.20x = 41,974,131,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,131,148.44/171,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,126.20

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