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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,832.62, 262,995.39 and 163,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,832.62, 262,995.39 and 163,069.44 is: 243,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,832.62 : 262,995.39 = 163,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,832.62/262,995.39 = 163,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,832.62x = 262,995.39 × 163,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,832.62x = 42,886,509,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886,509,983.65/175,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,905.32

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