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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,627.20, 255,940.80 and 168,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,627.20, 255,940.80 and 168,002.80 is: 252,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,627.20 : 255,940.80 = 168,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,627.20/255,940.80 = 168,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,627.20x = 255,940.80 × 168,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,627.20x = 42,998,771,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998,771,034.24/170,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,004.20

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