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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,238.20, 263,246.10 and 168,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,238.20, 263,246.10 and 168,153.40 is: 252,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,238.20 : 263,246.10 = 168,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,238.20/263,246.10 = 168,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,238.20x = 263,246.10 × 168,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,238.20x = 44,265,726,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,726,751.74/175,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,603.18

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