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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,803.10, 262,204.65 and 162,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,803.10, 262,204.65 and 162,993.30 is: 244,489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,803.10 : 262,204.65 = 162,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,803.10/262,204.65 = 162,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,803.10x = 262,204.65 × 162,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,803.10x = 42,737,601,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,601,178.85/174,803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,489.95

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