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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,997.70, 263,413.35 and 162,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,997.70, 263,413.35 and 162,000.90 is: 242,464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,997.70 : 263,413.35 = 162,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,997.70/263,413.35 = 162,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,997.70x = 263,413.35 × 162,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,997.70x = 42,673,199,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,199,772.02/175,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,464.53

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