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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,032.70, 262,613.85 and 168,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,032.70, 262,613.85 and 168,552.70 is: 252,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,032.70 : 262,613.85 = 168,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,032.70/262,613.85 = 168,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,032.70x = 262,613.85 × 168,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,032.70x = 44,264,273,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,273,474.90/175,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,891.45

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