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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,051.70, 262,642.35 and 168,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,051.70, 262,642.35 and 168,571.70 is: 252,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,051.70 : 262,642.35 = 168,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,051.70/262,642.35 = 168,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,051.70x = 262,642.35 × 168,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,051.70x = 44,274,067,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274,067,431.50/175,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,919.95

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