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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,703.70, 253,055.55 and 165,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,703.70, 253,055.55 and 165,787.70 is: 248,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,703.70 : 253,055.55 = 165,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,703.70/253,055.55 = 165,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,703.70x = 253,055.55 × 165,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,703.70x = 41,953,497,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953,497,606.74/168,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,681.55

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