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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,608.80, 264,913.20 and 168,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,608.80, 264,913.20 and 168,416.80 is: 252,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,608.80 : 264,913.20 = 168,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,608.80/264,913.20 = 168,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,608.80x = 264,913.20 × 168,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,608.80x = 44,615,833,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615,833,421.76/176,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,625.20

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