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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,233.20, 252,009.60 and 104,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,233.20, 252,009.60 and 104,858.80 is: 157,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,233.20 : 252,009.60 = 104,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,233.20/252,009.60 = 104,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,233.20x = 252,009.60 × 104,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,233.20x = 26,425,424,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,424,244.48/168,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,076.16

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