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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,845.60, 263,768.40 and 168,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,845.60, 263,768.40 and 168,166.80 is: 252,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,845.60 : 263,768.40 = 168,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,845.60/263,768.40 = 168,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,845.60x = 263,768.40 × 168,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,845.60x = 44,357,087,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,087,769.12/175,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,250.20

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