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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,668.72, 259,003.08 and 162,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,668.72, 259,003.08 and 162,922.80 is: 244,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,668.72 : 259,003.08 = 162,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,668.72/259,003.08 = 162,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,668.72x = 259,003.08 × 162,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,668.72x = 42,197,507,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197,507,002.22/172,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,384.20

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