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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,265.80, 262,898.70 and 168,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,265.80, 262,898.70 and 168,267.40 is: 252,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,265.80 : 262,898.70 = 168,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,265.80/262,898.70 = 168,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,265.80x = 262,898.70 × 168,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,265.80x = 44,237,280,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,237,280,712.38/175,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,401.10

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