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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,144.52, 252,291.48 and 88,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,144.52, 252,291.48 and 88,163.32 is: 132,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,144.52 : 252,291.48 = 88,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,144.52/252,291.48 = 88,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,144.52x = 252,291.48 × 88,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,144.52x = 22,242,854,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,854,484.51/168,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.15

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