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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,371.80, 266,057.70 and 168,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,371.80, 266,057.70 and 168,623.80 is: 252,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,371.80 : 266,057.70 = 168,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,371.80/266,057.70 = 168,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,371.80x = 266,057.70 × 168,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,371.80x = 44,863,660,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,660,393.26/177,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,935.70

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