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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,864.30, 260,796.45 and 162,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,864.30, 260,796.45 and 162,200.30 is: 243,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,864.30 : 260,796.45 = 162,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,864.30/260,796.45 = 162,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,864.30x = 260,796.45 × 162,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,864.30x = 42,301,262,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,262,428.94/173,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,300.45

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