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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,032.60, 252,048.90 and 152,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,032.60, 252,048.90 and 152,480.60 is: 228,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,032.60 : 252,048.90 = 152,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,032.60/252,048.90 = 152,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,032.60x = 252,048.90 × 152,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,032.60x = 38,432,567,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,432,567,501.34/168,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,720.90

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