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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,072.30, 265,608.45 and 162,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,072.30, 265,608.45 and 162,638.10 is: 243,957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,072.30 : 265,608.45 = 162,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,072.30/265,608.45 = 162,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,072.30x = 265,608.45 × 162,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,072.30x = 43,198,053,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198,053,651.95/177,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,957.15

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