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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,005.20, 252,007.80 and 94,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,005.20, 252,007.80 and 94,123.60 is: 141,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,005.20 : 252,007.80 = 94,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,005.20/252,007.80 = 94,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,005.20x = 252,007.80 × 94,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,005.20x = 23,719,881,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719,881,364.08/168,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,185.40

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