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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,272.60, 259,908.90 and 162,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,272.60, 259,908.90 and 162,904.60 is: 244,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,272.60 : 259,908.90 = 162,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,272.60/259,908.90 = 162,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,272.60x = 259,908.90 × 162,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,272.60x = 42,340,355,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340,355,390.94/173,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,356.90

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