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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,030.80, 252,046.20 and 123,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,030.80, 252,046.20 and 123,853.40 is: 185,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,030.80 : 252,046.20 = 123,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,030.80/252,046.20 = 123,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,030.80x = 252,046.20 × 123,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,030.80x = 31,216,778,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216,778,827.08/168,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,780.10

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