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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,222.20, 262,898.10 and 168,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,222.20, 262,898.10 and 168,742.20 is: 253,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,222.20 : 262,898.10 = 168,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,222.20/262,898.10 = 168,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,222.20x = 262,898.10 × 168,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,222.20x = 44,362,003,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,362,003,769.82/175,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,175.70

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