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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,585.23, 263,214.35 and 162,413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,585.23, 263,214.35 and 162,413.47 is: 242,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,585.23 : 263,214.35 = 162,413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,585.23/263,214.35 = 162,413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,585.23x = 263,214.35 × 162,413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,585.23x = 42,749,555,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749,555,937.29/176,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,090.21

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