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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,997.20, 259,884.60 and 168,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,997.20, 259,884.60 and 168,331.60 is: 252,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,997.20 : 259,884.60 = 168,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,997.20/259,884.60 = 168,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,997.20x = 259,884.60 × 168,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,997.20x = 43,746,790,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,790,533.36/172,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,875.71

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