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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,205.70, 259,808.55 and 162,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,205.70, 259,808.55 and 162,708.10 is: 244,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,205.70 : 259,808.55 = 162,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,205.70/259,808.55 = 162,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,205.70x = 259,808.55 × 162,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,205.70x = 42,272,955,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,955,534.26/173,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,062.15

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