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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,014.80, 252,022.20 and 152,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,014.80, 252,022.20 and 152,462.80 is: 228,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,014.80 : 252,022.20 = 152,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,014.80/252,022.20 = 152,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,014.80x = 252,022.20 × 152,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,014.80x = 38,424,010,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,010,274.16/168,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,694.20

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