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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,581.22, 263,208.37 and 162,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,581.22, 263,208.37 and 162,409.46 is: 242,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,581.22 : 263,208.37 = 162,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,581.22/263,208.37 = 162,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,581.22x = 263,208.37 × 162,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,581.22x = 42,747,529,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,747,529,491.18/176,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,084.23

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