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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,001.20, 263,418.60 and 162,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,001.20, 263,418.60 and 162,004.40 is: 242,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,001.20 : 263,418.60 = 162,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,001.20/263,418.60 = 162,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,001.20x = 263,418.60 × 162,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,001.20x = 42,674,972,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,972,241.84/176,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,469.78

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