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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,293.70, 259,940.55 and 162,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,293.70, 259,940.55 and 162,796.10 is: 244,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,293.70 : 259,940.55 = 162,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,293.70/259,940.55 = 162,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,293.70x = 259,940.55 × 162,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,293.70x = 42,317,307,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317,307,771.86/173,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,194.15

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