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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,275.23, 252,530.98 and 152,195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,275.23, 252,530.98 and 152,195.65 is: 228,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,275.23 : 252,530.98 = 152,195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,275.23/252,530.98 = 152,195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,275.23x = 252,530.98 × 152,195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,275.23x = 38,434,115,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,434,115,634.42/168,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,400.32

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