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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,204.70, 259,807.05 and 162,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,204.70, 259,807.05 and 162,707.10 is: 244,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,204.70 : 259,807.05 = 162,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,204.70/259,807.05 = 162,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,204.70x = 259,807.05 × 162,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,204.70x = 42,272,451,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,451,665.06/173,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.65

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