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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,767.70, 253,151.55 and 162,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,767.70, 253,151.55 and 162,862.80 is: 244,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,767.70 : 253,151.55 = 162,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,767.70/253,151.55 = 162,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,767.70x = 253,151.55 × 162,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,767.70x = 41,228,970,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,970,257.34/168,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,294.20

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