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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,027.70, 259,541.55 and 162,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,027.70, 259,541.55 and 162,530.10 is: 243,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,027.70 : 259,541.55 = 162,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,027.70/259,541.55 = 162,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,027.70x = 259,541.55 × 162,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,027.70x = 42,183,314,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,183,314,075.66/173,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,795.15

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