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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,033.02, 252,049.52 and 138,331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,033.02, 252,049.52 and 138,331.73 is: 207,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,033.02 : 252,049.52 = 138,331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,033.02/252,049.52 = 138,331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,033.02x = 252,049.52 × 138,331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,033.02x = 34,866,447,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866,447,123.22/168,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,497.60

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