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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,201.90, 252,302.86 and 115,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,201.90, 252,302.86 and 115,451.46 is: 173,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,201.90 : 252,302.86 = 115,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,201.90/252,302.86 = 115,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,201.90x = 252,302.86 × 115,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,201.90x = 29,128,733,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128,733,549.18/168,201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,177.20

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