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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,027.30, 252,040.95 and 155,196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,027.30, 252,040.95 and 155,196.90 is: 232,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,027.30 : 252,040.95 = 155,196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,027.30/252,040.95 = 155,196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,027.30x = 252,040.95 × 155,196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,027.30x = 39,115,974,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,974,113.06/168,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,795.35

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