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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,002.60, 252,003.90 and 153,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,002.60, 252,003.90 and 153,487.40 is: 230,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,002.60 : 252,003.90 = 153,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,002.60/252,003.90 = 153,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,002.60x = 252,003.90 × 153,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,002.60x = 38,679,423,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679,423,400.86/168,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,231.10

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