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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,669.55, 260,504.33 and 162,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,669.55, 260,504.33 and 162,005.55 is: 243,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,669.55 : 260,504.33 = 162,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,669.55/260,504.33 = 162,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,669.55x = 260,504.33 × 162,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,669.55x = 42,203,146,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203,146,449.00/173,669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,008.33

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