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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,668.39, 242,562.15 and 162,234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,668.39, 242,562.15 and 162,234.77 is: 224,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,668.39 : 242,562.15 = 162,234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,668.39/242,562.15 = 162,234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,668.39x = 242,562.15 × 162,234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,668.39x = 39,352,013,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,013,403.14/175,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,013.06

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