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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,835.63, 262,999.89 and 163,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,835.63, 262,999.89 and 163,072.44 is: 243,909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,835.63 : 262,999.89 = 163,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,835.63/262,999.89 = 163,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,835.63x = 262,999.89 × 163,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,835.63x = 42,888,033,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,033,782.03/175,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,909.81

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