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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,225.70, 259,838.55 and 162,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,225.70, 259,838.55 and 162,728.10 is: 244,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,225.70 : 259,838.55 = 162,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,225.70/259,838.55 = 162,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,225.70x = 259,838.55 × 162,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,225.70x = 42,283,033,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283,033,548.26/173,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,092.15

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