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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,778.20, 253,167.30 and 162,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,778.20, 253,167.30 and 162,873.30 is: 244,309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,778.20 : 253,167.30 = 162,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,778.20/253,167.30 = 162,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,778.20x = 253,167.30 × 162,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,778.20x = 41,234,193,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234,193,603.09/168,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,309.95

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