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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.96, 252,311.58 and 112,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.96, 252,311.58 and 112,214.66 is: 168,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.96 : 252,311.58 = 112,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.96/252,311.58 = 112,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.96x = 252,311.58 × 112,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.96x = 28,313,056,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,056,902.20/168,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,514.09

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