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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,228.70, 252,112.65 and 137,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,228.70, 252,112.65 and 137,124.70 is: 205,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,228.70 : 252,112.65 = 137,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,228.70/252,112.65 = 137,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,228.70x = 252,112.65 × 137,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,228.70x = 34,570,871,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570,871,497.46/168,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,499.25

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