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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,370.80, 266,056.20 and 168,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,370.80, 266,056.20 and 168,622.80 is: 252,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,370.80 : 266,056.20 = 168,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,370.80/266,056.20 = 168,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,370.80x = 266,056.20 × 168,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,370.80x = 44,863,141,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,141,401.36/177,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,934.20

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