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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,032.44, 252,083.22 and 115,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,032.44, 252,083.22 and 115,466.68 is: 173,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,032.44 : 252,083.22 = 115,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,032.44/252,083.22 = 115,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,032.44x = 252,083.22 × 115,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,032.44x = 29,107,212,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,107,212,497.11/168,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,223.77

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