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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.70, 252,023.55 and 164,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.70, 252,023.55 and 164,127.70 is: 246,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.70 : 252,023.55 = 164,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.70/252,023.55 = 164,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.70x = 252,023.55 × 164,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.70x = 41,364,045,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364,045,607.34/168,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,191.55

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