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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,033.92, 251,458.57 and 104,883.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,033.92, 251,458.57 and 104,883.69 is: 156,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,033.92 : 251,458.57 = 104,883.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,033.92/251,458.57 = 104,883.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,033.92x = 251,458.57 × 104,883.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,033.92x = 26,373,902,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,902,441.51/168,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,955.82

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