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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,570.70, 264,856.05 and 168,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,570.70, 264,856.05 and 168,405.90 is: 252,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,570.70 : 264,856.05 = 168,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,570.70/264,856.05 = 168,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,570.70x = 264,856.05 × 168,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,570.70x = 44,603,321,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603,321,470.70/176,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,608.85

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