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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,056.70, 262,649.85 and 168,576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,056.70, 262,649.85 and 168,576.70 is: 252,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,056.70 : 262,649.85 = 168,576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,056.70/262,649.85 = 168,576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,056.70x = 262,649.85 × 168,576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,056.70x = 44,276,644,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276,644,968.50/175,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,927.45

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