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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,905.60, 264,897.60 and 168,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,905.60, 264,897.60 and 168,611.20 is: 252,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,905.60 : 264,897.60 = 168,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,905.60/264,897.60 = 168,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,905.60x = 264,897.60 × 168,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,905.60x = 44,664,702,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664,702,213.12/176,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,477.61

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