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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,184.89, 251,991.86 and 101,484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,184.89, 251,991.86 and 101,484.87 is: 152,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,184.89 : 251,991.86 = 101,484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,184.89/251,991.86 = 101,484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,184.89x = 251,991.86 × 101,484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,184.89x = 25,573,360,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,573,360,645.73/168,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,055.04

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