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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,577.98, 263,203.52 and 162,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,577.98, 263,203.52 and 162,406.22 is: 242,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,577.98 : 263,203.52 = 162,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,577.98/263,203.52 = 162,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,577.98x = 263,203.52 × 162,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,577.98x = 42,745,888,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,888,773.89/176,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,079.38

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