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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,413.80, 266,120.70 and 168,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,413.80, 266,120.70 and 168,665.80 is: 252,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,413.80 : 266,120.70 = 168,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,413.80/266,120.70 = 168,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,413.80x = 266,120.70 × 168,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,413.80x = 44,885,460,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,885,460,762.06/177,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,998.70

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