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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,007.95, 259,880.66 and 162,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,007.95, 259,880.66 and 162,895.82 is: 244,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,007.95 : 259,880.66 = 162,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,007.95/259,880.66 = 162,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,007.95x = 259,880.66 × 162,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,007.95x = 42,333,472,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,333,472,398.36/173,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,690.91

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