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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,147.88, 252,296.12 and 88,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,147.88, 252,296.12 and 88,166.74 is: 132,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,147.88 : 252,296.12 = 88,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,147.88/252,296.12 = 88,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,147.88x = 252,296.12 × 88,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,147.88x = 22,244,126,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,126,415.05/168,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,289.07

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