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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,072.60, 252,108.90 and 166,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,072.60, 252,108.90 and 166,906.20 is: 250,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,072.60 : 252,108.90 = 166,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,072.60/252,108.90 = 166,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,072.60x = 252,108.90 × 166,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,072.60x = 42,078,538,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078,538,485.18/168,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,359.30

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