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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,141.80, 259,712.70 and 162,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,141.80, 259,712.70 and 162,773.80 is: 244,160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,141.80 : 259,712.70 = 162,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,141.80/259,712.70 = 162,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,141.80x = 259,712.70 × 162,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,141.80x = 42,274,423,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274,423,087.26/173,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,160.70

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