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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,202.46, 252,303.72 and 115,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,202.46, 252,303.72 and 115,452.02 is: 173,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,202.46 : 252,303.72 = 115,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,202.46/252,303.72 = 115,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,202.46x = 252,303.72 × 115,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,202.46x = 29,128,974,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128,974,127.51/168,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,178.05

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