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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,848.70, 260,773.05 and 162,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,848.70, 260,773.05 and 162,098.30 is: 243,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,848.70 : 260,773.05 = 162,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,848.70/260,773.05 = 162,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,848.70x = 260,773.05 × 162,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,848.70x = 42,270,868,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,868,090.82/173,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,147.45

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