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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,223.60, 252,473.10 and 166,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,223.60, 252,473.10 and 166,911.40 is: 250,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,223.60 : 252,473.10 = 166,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,223.60/252,473.10 = 166,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,223.60x = 252,473.10 × 166,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,223.60x = 42,140,638,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,638,583.34/168,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,503.73

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