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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,277.80, 262,916.70 and 168,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,277.80, 262,916.70 and 168,279.40 is: 252,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,277.80 : 262,916.70 = 168,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,277.80/262,916.70 = 168,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,277.80x = 262,916.70 × 168,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,277.80x = 44,243,464,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,464,525.98/175,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,419.10

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