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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,996.20, 259,883.10 and 168,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,996.20, 259,883.10 and 168,330.60 is: 252,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,996.20 : 259,883.10 = 168,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,996.20/259,883.10 = 168,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,996.20x = 259,883.10 × 168,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,996.20x = 43,746,278,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,278,152.86/172,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,874.21

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