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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,031.36, 251,454.72 and 104,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,031.36, 251,454.72 and 104,881.13 is: 156,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,031.36 : 251,454.72 = 104,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,031.36/251,454.72 = 104,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,031.36x = 251,454.72 × 104,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,031.36x = 26,372,855,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,855,177.43/168,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,951.98

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