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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.10, 252,022.65 and 152,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.10, 252,022.65 and 152,463.10 is: 228,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.10 : 252,022.65 = 152,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.10/252,022.65 = 152,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.10x = 252,022.65 × 152,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.10x = 38,424,154,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,154,489.22/168,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,694.65

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