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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,266.10, 261,593.55 and 162,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,266.10, 261,593.55 and 162,845.10 is: 244,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,266.10 : 261,593.55 = 162,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,266.10/261,593.55 = 162,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,266.10x = 261,593.55 × 162,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,266.10x = 42,599,227,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599,227,809.11/174,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,449.31

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