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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,053.70, 262,645.35 and 168,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,053.70, 262,645.35 and 168,573.70 is: 252,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,053.70 : 262,645.35 = 168,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,053.70/262,645.35 = 168,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,053.70x = 262,645.35 × 168,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,053.70x = 44,275,098,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275,098,437.30/175,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,922.95

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