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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,215.26, 251,250.56 and 152,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,215.26, 251,250.56 and 152,180.17 is: 227,300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,215.26 : 251,250.56 = 152,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,215.26/251,250.56 = 152,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,215.26x = 251,250.56 × 152,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,215.26x = 38,235,352,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,352,115.04/168,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,300.14

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