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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.70, 252,023.55 and 149,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.70, 252,023.55 and 149,644.90 is: 224,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.70 : 252,023.55 = 149,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.70/252,023.55 = 149,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.70x = 252,023.55 × 149,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.70x = 37,714,038,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714,038,937.40/168,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,467.35

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