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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,029.60, 252,044.40 and 152,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,029.60, 252,044.40 and 152,477.60 is: 228,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,029.60 : 252,044.40 = 152,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,029.60/252,044.40 = 152,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,029.60x = 252,044.40 × 152,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,029.60x = 38,431,125,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431,125,205.44/168,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,716.40

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