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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,875.70, 260,813.55 and 162,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,875.70, 260,813.55 and 162,125.30 is: 243,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,875.70 : 260,813.55 = 162,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,875.70/260,813.55 = 162,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,875.70x = 260,813.55 × 162,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,875.70x = 42,284,475,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284,475,037.82/173,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,187.95

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