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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,186.30, 252,630.45 and 141,942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,186.30, 252,630.45 and 141,942.30 is: 213,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,186.30 : 252,630.45 = 141,942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,186.30/252,630.45 = 141,942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,186.30x = 252,630.45 × 141,942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,186.30x = 35,858,947,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858,947,123.04/168,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,209.68

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