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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,023.64, 251,588.34 and 148,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,023.64, 251,588.34 and 148,095.48 is: 221,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,023.64 : 251,588.34 = 148,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,023.64/251,588.34 = 148,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,023.64x = 251,588.34 × 148,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,023.64x = 37,259,095,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,095,974.70/168,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,749.13

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