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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,234.20, 252,120.90 and 137,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,234.20, 252,120.90 and 137,130.20 is: 205,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,234.20 : 252,120.90 = 137,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,234.20/252,120.90 = 137,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,234.20x = 252,120.90 × 137,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,234.20x = 34,573,389,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,389,441.18/168,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,507.50

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