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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,170.12, 251,023.96 and 148,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,170.12, 251,023.96 and 148,241.96 is: 221,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,170.12 : 251,023.96 = 148,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,170.12/251,023.96 = 148,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,170.12x = 251,023.96 × 148,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,170.12x = 37,212,283,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212,283,837.36/168,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,277.62

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