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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,671.80, 260,507.70 and 162,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,671.80, 260,507.70 and 162,007.80 is: 243,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,671.80 : 260,507.70 = 162,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,671.80/260,507.70 = 162,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,671.80x = 260,507.70 × 162,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,671.80x = 42,204,279,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204,279,360.06/173,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,011.70

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