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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,847.60, 263,771.40 and 168,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,847.60, 263,771.40 and 168,168.80 is: 252,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,847.60 : 263,771.40 = 168,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,847.60/263,771.40 = 168,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,847.60x = 263,771.40 × 168,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,847.60x = 44,358,119,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358,119,812.32/175,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,253.20

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