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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,329.20, 263,382.60 and 168,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,329.20, 263,382.60 and 168,244.40 is: 252,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,329.20 : 263,382.60 = 168,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,329.20/263,382.60 = 168,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,329.20x = 263,382.60 × 168,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,329.20x = 44,312,647,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312,647,507.44/175,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,739.69

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