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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.20, 257,968.80 and 162,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.20, 257,968.80 and 162,793.80 is: 244,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.20 : 257,968.80 = 162,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.20/257,968.80 = 162,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.20x = 257,968.80 × 162,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.20x = 41,995,721,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,721,233.44/171,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,190.70

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