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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,009.60, 252,014.40 and 157,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,009.60, 252,014.40 and 157,641.60 is: 236,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,009.60 : 252,014.40 = 157,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,009.60/252,014.40 = 157,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,009.60x = 252,014.40 × 157,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,009.60x = 39,727,953,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,727,953,239.04/168,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,462.40

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