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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,023.20, 262,599.60 and 168,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,023.20, 262,599.60 and 168,543.20 is: 252,877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,023.20 : 262,599.60 = 168,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,023.20/262,599.60 = 168,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,023.20x = 262,599.60 × 168,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,023.20x = 44,259,376,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259,376,902.72/175,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,877.20

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