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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,571.20, 264,856.80 and 168,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,571.20, 264,856.80 and 168,406.40 is: 252,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,571.20 : 264,856.80 = 168,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,571.20/264,856.80 = 168,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,571.20x = 264,856.80 × 168,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,571.20x = 44,603,580,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603,580,203.52/176,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,609.60

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