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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,977.60, 254,966.40 and 168,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,977.60, 254,966.40 and 168,940.80 is: 253,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,977.60 : 254,966.40 = 168,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,977.60/254,966.40 = 168,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,977.60x = 254,966.40 × 168,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,977.60x = 43,074,227,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074,227,589.12/169,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,411.20

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