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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,117.81, 250,946.13 and 148,189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,117.81, 250,946.13 and 148,189.38 is: 221,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,117.81 : 250,946.13 = 148,189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,117.81/250,946.13 = 148,189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,117.81x = 250,946.13 × 148,189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,117.81x = 37,187,551,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,551,418.10/168,117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,199.36

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