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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,254.60, 261,576.30 and 162,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,254.60, 261,576.30 and 162,833.60 is: 244,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,254.60 : 261,576.30 = 162,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,254.60/261,576.30 = 162,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,254.60x = 261,576.30 × 162,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,254.60x = 42,593,410,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,410,603.68/174,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,432.06

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