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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.80, 252,023.70 and 152,463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.80, 252,023.70 and 152,463.80 is: 228,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.80 : 252,023.70 = 152,463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.80/252,023.70 = 152,463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.80x = 252,023.70 × 152,463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.80x = 38,424,490,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,490,992.06/168,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,695.70

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