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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,057.70, 262,651.35 and 168,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,057.70, 262,651.35 and 168,577.70 is: 252,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,057.70 : 262,651.35 = 168,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,057.70/262,651.35 = 168,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,057.70x = 262,651.35 × 168,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,057.70x = 44,277,160,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,160,484.90/175,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,928.95

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