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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,002.70, 263,420.85 and 162,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,002.70, 263,420.85 and 162,005.90 is: 242,472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,002.70 : 263,420.85 = 162,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,002.70/263,420.85 = 162,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,002.70x = 263,420.85 × 162,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,002.70x = 42,675,731,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,731,883.02/176,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,472.03

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