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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,773.70, 253,160.55 and 162,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,773.70, 253,160.55 and 162,868.80 is: 244,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,773.70 : 253,160.55 = 162,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,773.70/253,160.55 = 162,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,773.70x = 253,160.55 × 162,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,773.70x = 41,231,954,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,954,985.84/168,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,303.20

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