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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,359.38, 265,348.95 and 162,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,359.38, 265,348.95 and 162,466.72 is: 243,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,359.38 : 265,348.95 = 162,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,359.38/265,348.95 = 162,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,359.38x = 265,348.95 × 162,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,359.38x = 43,110,373,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,110,373,561.94/177,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,067.91

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