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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,042.60, 252,063.90 and 166,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,042.60, 252,063.90 and 166,876.20 is: 250,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,042.60 : 252,063.90 = 166,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,042.60/252,063.90 = 166,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,042.60x = 252,063.90 × 166,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,042.60x = 42,063,465,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,465,789.18/168,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,314.30

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