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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,030.30, 252,045.45 and 158,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,030.30, 252,045.45 and 158,180.70 is: 237,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,030.30 : 252,045.45 = 158,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,030.30/252,045.45 = 158,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,030.30x = 252,045.45 × 158,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,030.30x = 39,868,725,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868,725,712.82/168,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,271.05

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