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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,035.20, 262,617.60 and 168,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,035.20, 262,617.60 and 168,555.20 is: 252,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,035.20 : 262,617.60 = 168,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,035.20/262,617.60 = 168,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,035.20x = 262,617.60 × 168,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,035.20x = 44,265,562,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,562,091.52/175,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,895.20

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