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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,004.80, 257,569.80 and 164,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,004.80, 257,569.80 and 164,131.60 is: 245,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,004.80 : 257,569.80 = 164,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,004.80/257,569.80 = 164,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,004.80x = 257,569.80 × 164,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,004.80x = 42,275,343,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,275,343,385.68/172,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,780.02

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