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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,194.48, 252,291.71 and 115,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,194.48, 252,291.71 and 115,444.04 is: 173,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,194.48 : 252,291.71 = 115,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,194.48/252,291.71 = 115,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,194.48x = 252,291.71 × 115,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,194.48x = 29,125,573,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125,573,288.06/168,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,166.05

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