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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,666.92, 242,256.60 and 162,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,666.92, 242,256.60 and 162,619.44 is: 224,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,666.92 : 242,256.60 = 162,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,666.92/242,256.60 = 162,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,666.92x = 242,256.60 × 162,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,666.92x = 39,395,632,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395,632,628.30/175,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,263.24

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