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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,045.60, 252,068.40 and 152,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,045.60, 252,068.40 and 152,493.60 is: 228,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,045.60 : 252,068.40 = 152,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,045.60/252,068.40 = 152,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,045.60x = 252,068.40 × 152,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,045.60x = 38,438,817,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,817,762.24/168,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,740.40

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