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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,336.80, 263,005.20 and 168,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,336.80, 263,005.20 and 168,338.40 is: 252,507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,336.80 : 263,005.20 = 168,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,336.80/263,005.20 = 168,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,336.80x = 263,005.20 × 168,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,336.80x = 44,273,874,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273,874,559.68/175,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,507.60

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