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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,045.10, 252,067.65 and 166,878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,045.10, 252,067.65 and 166,878.70 is: 250,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,045.10 : 252,067.65 = 166,878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,045.10/252,067.65 = 166,878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,045.10x = 252,067.65 × 166,878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,045.10x = 42,064,721,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064,721,744.06/168,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,318.05

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