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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,050.70, 262,640.85 and 168,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,050.70, 262,640.85 and 168,570.70 is: 252,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,050.70 : 262,640.85 = 168,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,050.70/262,640.85 = 168,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,050.70x = 262,640.85 × 168,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,050.70x = 44,273,551,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273,551,933.10/175,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,918.45

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