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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,052.94, 253,579.15 and 168,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,052.94, 253,579.15 and 168,535.26 is: 251,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,052.94 : 253,579.15 = 168,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,052.94/253,579.15 = 168,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,052.94x = 253,579.15 × 168,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,052.94x = 42,737,027,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,027,354.80/170,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,316.01

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