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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,640.02, 261,761.52 and 162,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,640.02, 261,761.52 and 162,066.68 is: 244,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,640.02 : 261,761.52 = 162,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,640.02/261,761.52 = 162,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,640.02x = 261,761.52 × 162,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,640.02x = 42,422,818,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422,818,581.60/173,640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,314.76

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