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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,812.20, 262,283.10 and 168,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,812.20, 262,283.10 and 168,332.20 is: 252,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,812.20 : 262,283.10 = 168,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,812.20/262,283.10 = 168,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,812.20x = 262,283.10 × 168,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,812.20x = 44,150,691,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,691,245.82/174,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,560.70

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