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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,111.60, 252,167.40 and 155,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,111.60, 252,167.40 and 155,281.20 is: 232,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,111.60 : 252,167.40 = 155,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,111.60/252,167.40 = 155,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,111.60x = 252,167.40 × 155,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,111.60x = 39,156,856,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,856,472.88/168,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,921.80

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