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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,187.34, 252,399.24 and 152,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,187.34, 252,399.24 and 152,107.90 is: 228,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,187.34 : 252,399.24 = 152,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,187.34/252,399.24 = 152,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,187.34x = 252,399.24 × 152,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,187.34x = 38,391,917,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391,917,727.00/168,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,268.77

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