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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,855.10, 263,782.65 and 168,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,855.10, 263,782.65 and 168,176.30 is: 252,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,855.10 : 263,782.65 = 168,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,855.10/263,782.65 = 168,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,855.10x = 263,782.65 × 168,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,855.10x = 44,361,990,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,990,081.20/175,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,264.45

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