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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,904.70, 262,421.85 and 168,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,904.70, 262,421.85 and 168,424.70 is: 252,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,904.70 : 262,421.85 = 168,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,904.70/262,421.85 = 168,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,904.70x = 262,421.85 × 168,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,904.70x = 44,198,321,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198,321,359.70/174,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,699.45

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