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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,214.32, 251,862.21 and 163,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,214.32, 251,862.21 and 163,752.84 is: 245,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,214.32 : 251,862.21 = 163,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,214.32/251,862.21 = 163,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,214.32x = 251,862.21 × 163,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,214.32x = 41,243,152,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243,152,176.18/168,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,182.17

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