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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,961.70, 242,966.93 and 162,528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,961.70, 242,966.93 and 162,528.12 is: 224,417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,961.70 : 242,966.93 = 162,528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,961.70/242,966.93 = 162,528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,961.70x = 242,966.93 × 162,528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,961.70x = 39,488,957,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,957,542.43/175,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,417.91

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