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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,006.10, 261,203.55 and 162,585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,006.10, 261,203.55 and 162,585.10 is: 244,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,006.10 : 261,203.55 = 162,585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,006.10/261,203.55 = 162,585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,006.10x = 261,203.55 × 162,585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,006.10x = 42,467,805,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,805,297.11/174,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,059.29

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