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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,200.91, 241,255.64 and 162,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,200.91, 241,255.64 and 162,484.72 is: 223,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,200.91 : 241,255.64 = 162,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,200.91/241,255.64 = 162,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,200.91x = 241,255.64 × 162,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,200.91x = 39,200,355,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200,355,477.70/175,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,745.16

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