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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,962.22, 256,546.94 and 162,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,962.22, 256,546.94 and 162,661.74 is: 242,671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,962.22 : 256,546.94 = 162,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,962.22/256,546.94 = 162,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,962.22x = 256,546.94 × 162,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,962.22x = 41,730,371,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,730,371,652.08/171,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,671.74

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