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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,281.80, 262,922.70 and 168,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,281.80, 262,922.70 and 168,283.40 is: 252,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,281.80 : 262,922.70 = 168,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,281.80/262,922.70 = 168,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,281.80x = 262,922.70 × 168,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,281.80x = 44,245,525,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,245,525,893.18/175,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,425.10

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