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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,014.60, 252,021.90 and 152,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,014.60, 252,021.90 and 152,462.60 is: 228,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,014.60 : 252,021.90 = 152,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,014.60/252,021.90 = 152,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,014.60x = 252,021.90 × 152,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,014.60x = 38,423,914,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,914,130.94/168,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,693.90

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