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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,849.20, 259,273.80 and 162,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,849.20, 259,273.80 and 162,351.60 is: 243,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,849.20 : 259,273.80 = 162,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,849.20/259,273.80 = 162,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,849.20x = 259,273.80 × 162,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,849.20x = 42,093,516,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093,516,268.08/172,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,527.40

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