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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,081.60, 252,122.40 and 152,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,081.60, 252,122.40 and 152,529.60 is: 228,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,081.60 : 252,122.40 = 152,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,081.60/252,122.40 = 152,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,081.60x = 252,122.40 × 152,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,081.60x = 38,456,128,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456,128,823.04/168,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,794.40

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