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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,660.92, 242,248.32 and 162,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,660.92, 242,248.32 and 162,613.44 is: 224,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,660.92 : 242,248.32 = 162,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,660.92/242,248.32 = 162,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,660.92x = 242,248.32 × 162,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,660.92x = 39,392,832,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,832,649.42/175,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,254.96

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