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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,032.30, 252,048.45 and 105,824.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,032.30, 252,048.45 and 105,824.30 is: 158,736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,032.30 : 252,048.45 = 105,824.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,032.30/252,048.45 = 105,824.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,032.30x = 252,048.45 × 105,824.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,032.30x = 26,672,850,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,850,787.34/168,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,736.45

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