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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,795.20, 262,257.60 and 168,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,795.20, 262,257.60 and 168,315.20 is: 252,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,795.20 : 262,257.60 = 168,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,795.20/262,257.60 = 168,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,795.20x = 262,257.60 × 168,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,795.20x = 44,141,940,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,940,395.52/174,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,535.20

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