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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,406.60, 260,109.90 and 162,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,406.60, 260,109.90 and 162,252.90 is: 243,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,406.60 : 260,109.90 = 162,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,406.60/260,109.90 = 162,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,406.60x = 260,109.90 × 162,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,406.60x = 42,203,585,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203,585,593.71/173,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,379.35

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