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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,871.20, 259,306.80 and 162,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,871.20, 259,306.80 and 162,373.60 is: 243,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,871.20 : 259,306.80 = 162,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,871.20/259,306.80 = 162,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,871.20x = 259,306.80 × 162,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,871.20x = 42,104,578,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,578,620.48/172,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,560.40

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