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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,362.60, 260,043.90 and 162,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,362.60, 260,043.90 and 162,994.60 is: 244,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,362.60 : 260,043.90 = 162,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,362.60/260,043.90 = 162,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,362.60x = 260,043.90 × 162,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,362.60x = 42,385,751,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,751,462.94/173,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,491.90

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