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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,142.60, 264,213.90 and 162,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,142.60, 264,213.90 and 162,664.20 is: 243,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,142.60 : 264,213.90 = 162,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,142.60/264,213.90 = 162,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,142.60x = 264,213.90 × 162,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,142.60x = 42,978,142,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,978,142,672.38/176,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,996.30

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