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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,777.20, 253,165.80 and 162,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,777.20, 253,165.80 and 162,872.30 is: 244,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,777.20 : 253,165.80 = 162,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,777.20/253,165.80 = 162,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,777.20x = 253,165.80 × 162,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,777.20x = 41,233,696,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233,696,127.34/168,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,308.45

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