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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,369.12, 263,053.76 and 162,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,369.12, 263,053.76 and 162,772 is: 244,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,369.12 : 263,053.76 = 162,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,369.12/263,053.76 = 162,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,369.12x = 263,053.76 × 162,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,369.12x = 42,817,786,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817,786,622.72/175,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,158.07

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