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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,332.30, 265,998.45 and 162,817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,332.30, 265,998.45 and 162,817.10 is: 244,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,332.30 : 265,998.45 = 162,817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,332.30/265,998.45 = 162,817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,332.30x = 265,998.45 × 162,817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,332.30x = 43,309,096,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,309,096,233.50/177,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,225.65

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