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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,233.70, 262,915.35 and 168,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,233.70, 262,915.35 and 168,753.70 is: 253,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,233.70 : 262,915.35 = 168,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,233.70/262,915.35 = 168,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,233.70x = 262,915.35 × 168,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,233.70x = 44,367,938,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,938,099.30/175,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,192.95

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