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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,035.70, 262,618.35 and 168,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,035.70, 262,618.35 and 168,555.70 is: 252,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,035.70 : 262,618.35 = 168,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,035.70/262,618.35 = 168,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,035.70x = 262,618.35 × 168,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,035.70x = 44,265,819,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,819,817.10/175,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,895.95

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