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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,003.20, 252,004.80 and 136,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,003.20, 252,004.80 and 136,510.40 is: 204,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,003.20 : 252,004.80 = 136,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,003.20/252,004.80 = 136,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,003.20x = 252,004.80 × 136,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,003.20x = 34,401,276,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,276,049.92/168,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,765.60

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