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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,846.60, 263,769.90 and 168,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,846.60, 263,769.90 and 168,167.80 is: 252,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,846.60 : 263,769.90 = 168,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,846.60/263,769.90 = 168,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,846.60x = 263,769.90 × 168,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,846.60x = 44,357,603,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,603,789.22/175,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,251.70

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