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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,713.70, 269,570.55 and 162,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,713.70, 269,570.55 and 162,217.70 is: 243,326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,713.70 : 269,570.55 = 162,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,713.70/269,570.55 = 162,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,713.70x = 269,570.55 × 162,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,713.70x = 43,729,114,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729,114,608.74/179,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,326.55

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