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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,625.49, 261,739.59 and 162,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,625.49, 261,739.59 and 162,052.12 is: 244,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,625.49 : 261,739.59 = 162,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,625.49/261,739.59 = 162,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,625.49x = 261,739.59 × 162,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,625.49x = 42,415,454,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415,454,185.39/173,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,292.79

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