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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,988.20, 259,871.10 and 168,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,988.20, 259,871.10 and 168,322.60 is: 252,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,988.20 : 259,871.10 = 168,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,988.20/259,871.10 = 168,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,988.20x = 259,871.10 × 168,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,988.20x = 43,742,179,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742,179,216.86/172,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,862.21

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