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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,998.70, 263,414.85 and 162,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,998.70, 263,414.85 and 162,001.90 is: 242,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,998.70 : 263,414.85 = 162,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,998.70/263,414.85 = 162,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,998.70x = 263,414.85 × 162,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,998.70x = 42,673,706,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,706,188.22/175,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,466.03

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