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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,569.20, 264,853.80 and 168,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,569.20, 264,853.80 and 168,404.40 is: 252,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,569.20 : 264,853.80 = 168,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,569.20/264,853.80 = 168,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,569.20x = 264,853.80 × 168,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,569.20x = 44,602,545,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,602,545,276.72/176,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,606.60

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