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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,954.72, 256,535.76 and 162,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,954.72, 256,535.76 and 162,654.24 is: 242,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,954.72 : 256,535.76 = 162,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,954.72/256,535.76 = 162,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,954.72x = 256,535.76 × 162,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,954.72x = 41,726,629,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,629,075.62/171,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,660.56

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