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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,658.70, 263,488.05 and 163,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,658.70, 263,488.05 and 163,908.30 is: 245,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,658.70 : 263,488.05 = 163,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,658.70/263,488.05 = 163,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,658.70x = 263,488.05 × 163,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,658.70x = 43,187,878,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187,878,345.82/175,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,862.45

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