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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,236.34, 252,409.19 and 112,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,236.34, 252,409.19 and 112,303.82 is: 168,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,236.34 : 252,409.19 = 112,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,236.34/252,409.19 = 112,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,236.34x = 252,409.19 × 112,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,236.34x = 28,346,514,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,514,416.54/168,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,492.22

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