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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,858.20, 259,287.30 and 162,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,858.20, 259,287.30 and 162,360.60 is: 243,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,858.20 : 259,287.30 = 162,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,858.20/259,287.30 = 162,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,858.20x = 259,287.30 × 162,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,858.20x = 42,098,041,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098,041,600.38/172,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,540.90

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