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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,273.10, 261,604.05 and 162,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,273.10, 261,604.05 and 162,852.10 is: 244,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,273.10 : 261,604.05 = 162,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,273.10/261,604.05 = 162,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,273.10x = 261,604.05 × 162,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,273.10x = 42,602,768,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,768,911.01/174,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,459.81

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