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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,007.70, 259,511.55 and 162,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,007.70, 259,511.55 and 162,510.10 is: 243,765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,007.70 : 259,511.55 = 162,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,007.70/259,511.55 = 162,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,007.70x = 259,511.55 × 162,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,007.70x = 42,173,247,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,173,247,941.66/173,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,765.15

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