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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.60, 252,023.40 and 152,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.60, 252,023.40 and 152,463.60 is: 228,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.60 : 252,023.40 = 152,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.60/252,023.40 = 152,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.60x = 252,023.40 × 152,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.60x = 38,424,394,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,394,848.24/168,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,695.40

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