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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,235.20, 263,241.60 and 168,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,235.20, 263,241.60 and 168,150.40 is: 252,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,235.20 : 263,241.60 = 168,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,235.20/263,241.60 = 168,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,235.20x = 263,241.60 × 168,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,235.20x = 44,264,180,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,180,336.64/175,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,598.68

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