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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,715.60, 263,573.40 and 162,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,715.60, 263,573.40 and 162,755.60 is: 244,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,715.60 : 263,573.40 = 162,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,715.60/263,573.40 = 162,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,715.60x = 263,573.40 × 162,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,715.60x = 42,898,046,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,898,046,861.04/175,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,133.40

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