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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,187.83, 259,835.19 and 168,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,187.83, 259,835.19 and 168,356.91 is: 251,137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,187.83 : 259,835.19 = 168,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,187.83/259,835.19 = 168,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,187.83x = 259,835.19 × 168,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,187.83x = 43,745,049,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745,049,697.66/174,187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,137.23

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