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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,086.60, 252,129.90 and 155,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,086.60, 252,129.90 and 155,256.20 is: 232,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,086.60 : 252,129.90 = 155,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,086.60/252,129.90 = 155,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,086.60x = 252,129.90 × 155,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,086.60x = 39,144,730,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,730,180.38/168,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,884.30

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