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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,524.61, 267,785.46 and 168,125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,524.61, 267,785.46 and 168,125.42 is: 252,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,524.61 : 267,785.46 = 168,125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,524.61/267,785.46 = 168,125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,524.61x = 267,785.46 × 168,125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,524.61x = 45,021,543,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021,543,601.86/178,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,186.77

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