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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,195.60, 252,293.40 and 115,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,195.60, 252,293.40 and 115,445.16 is: 173,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,195.60 : 252,293.40 = 115,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,195.60/252,293.40 = 115,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,195.60x = 252,293.40 × 115,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,195.60x = 29,126,052,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,052,528.25/168,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,167.74

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