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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,083.60, 252,125.40 and 152,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,083.60, 252,125.40 and 152,531.60 is: 228,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,083.60 : 252,125.40 = 152,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,083.60/252,125.40 = 152,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,083.60x = 252,125.40 × 152,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,083.60x = 38,457,090,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,090,662.64/168,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,797.40

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