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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,230.20, 252,114.90 and 137,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,230.20, 252,114.90 and 137,126.20 is: 205,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,230.20 : 252,114.90 = 137,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,230.20/252,114.90 = 137,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,230.20x = 252,114.90 × 137,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,230.20x = 34,571,558,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,558,200.38/168,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,501.50

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