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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,032.10, 252,048.15 and 152,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,032.10, 252,048.15 and 152,480.10 is: 228,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,032.10 : 252,048.15 = 152,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,032.10/252,048.15 = 152,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,032.10x = 252,048.15 × 152,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,032.10x = 38,432,327,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,432,327,116.82/168,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,720.15

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