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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,003.70, 252,005.55 and 164,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,003.70, 252,005.55 and 164,115.70 is: 246,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,003.70 : 252,005.55 = 164,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,003.70/252,005.55 = 164,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,003.70x = 252,005.55 × 164,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,003.70x = 41,358,067,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,358,067,242.14/168,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,173.55

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