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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,023.60, 252,035.40 and 151,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,023.60, 252,035.40 and 151,402.40 is: 227,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,023.60 : 252,035.40 = 151,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,023.60/252,035.40 = 151,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,023.60x = 252,035.40 × 151,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,023.60x = 38,158,764,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158,764,444.96/168,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,103.60

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