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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,920.70, 262,445.85 and 168,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,920.70, 262,445.85 and 168,440.70 is: 252,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,920.70 : 262,445.85 = 168,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,920.70/262,445.85 = 168,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,920.70x = 262,445.85 × 168,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,920.70x = 44,206,562,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206,562,686.10/174,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,723.45

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