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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,221.20, 262,896.60 and 168,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,221.20, 262,896.60 and 168,741.20 is: 253,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,221.20 : 262,896.60 = 168,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,221.20/262,896.60 = 168,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,221.20x = 262,896.60 × 168,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,221.20x = 44,361,487,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,487,759.92/175,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,174.20

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