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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,210.30, 252,315.45 and 106,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,210.30, 252,315.45 and 106,002.30 is: 159,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,210.30 : 252,315.45 = 106,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,210.30/252,315.45 = 106,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,210.30x = 252,315.45 × 106,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,210.30x = 26,746,018,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746,018,025.54/168,210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,003.45

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