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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,023.10, 252,034.65 and 157,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,023.10, 252,034.65 and 157,655.10 is: 236,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,023.10 : 252,034.65 = 157,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,023.10/252,034.65 = 157,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,023.10x = 252,034.65 × 157,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,023.10x = 39,734,547,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734,547,949.22/168,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,482.65

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