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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,854.60, 263,781.90 and 168,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,854.60, 263,781.90 and 168,175.80 is: 252,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,854.60 : 263,781.90 = 168,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,854.60/263,781.90 = 168,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,854.60x = 263,781.90 × 168,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,854.60x = 44,361,732,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,732,058.02/175,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,263.70

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