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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,130.03, 256,464.96 and 162,461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,130.03, 256,464.96 and 162,461.13 is: 242,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,130.03 : 256,464.96 = 162,461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,130.03/256,464.96 = 162,461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,130.03x = 256,464.96 × 162,461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,130.03x = 41,665,587,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665,587,207.00/172,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,058.80

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