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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,004.20, 252,006.30 and 164,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,004.20, 252,006.30 and 164,067.60 is: 246,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,004.20 : 252,006.30 = 164,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,004.20/252,006.30 = 164,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,004.20x = 252,006.30 × 164,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,004.20x = 41,346,068,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,068,825.88/168,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,101.40

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