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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,228, 252,217.44 and 101,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,228, 252,217.44 and 101,652.54 is: 152,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,228 : 252,217.44 = 101,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,228/252,217.44 = 101,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,228x = 252,217.44 × 101,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,228x = 25,638,543,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638,543,408.30/168,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,403.54

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