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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,848.30, 259,272.45 and 163,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,848.30, 259,272.45 and 163,006.80 is: 244,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,848.30 : 259,272.45 = 163,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,848.30/259,272.45 = 163,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,848.30x = 259,272.45 × 163,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,848.30x = 42,263,172,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,263,172,402.66/172,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,510.20

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