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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,114.60, 252,171.90 and 159,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,114.60, 252,171.90 and 159,585.30 is: 239,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,114.60 : 252,171.90 = 159,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,114.60/252,171.90 = 159,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,114.60x = 252,171.90 × 159,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,114.60x = 40,242,928,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,928,313.07/168,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,377.95

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