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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,327.70, 259,991.55 and 162,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,327.70, 259,991.55 and 162,830.10 is: 244,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,327.70 : 259,991.55 = 162,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,327.70/259,991.55 = 162,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,327.70x = 259,991.55 × 162,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,327.70x = 42,334,450,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334,450,085.66/173,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,245.15

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