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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,194.73, 252,292.09 and 115,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,194.73, 252,292.09 and 115,444.29 is: 173,166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,194.73 : 252,292.09 = 115,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,194.73/252,292.09 = 115,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,194.73x = 252,292.09 × 115,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,194.73x = 29,125,679,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125,679,652.59/168,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,166.43

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