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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,019.46, 252,316.84 and 112,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,019.46, 252,316.84 and 112,218.14 is: 168,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,019.46 : 252,316.84 = 112,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,019.46/252,316.84 = 112,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,019.46x = 252,316.84 × 112,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,019.46x = 28,314,526,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,526,475.48/168,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,519.33

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