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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,005.93, 252,008.42 and 138,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,005.93, 252,008.42 and 138,361.14 is: 207,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,005.93 : 252,008.42 = 138,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,005.93/252,008.42 = 138,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,005.93x = 252,008.42 × 138,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,005.93x = 34,868,171,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868,171,588.99/168,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,541.32

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