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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,041.60, 252,062.40 and 166,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,041.60, 252,062.40 and 166,875.20 is: 250,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,041.60 : 252,062.40 = 166,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,041.60/252,062.40 = 166,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,041.60x = 252,062.40 × 166,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,041.60x = 42,062,963,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062,963,412.48/168,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,312.80

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