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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,289.84, 252,508.88 and 130,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,289.84, 252,508.88 and 130,793.73 is: 196,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,289.84 : 252,508.88 = 130,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,289.84/252,508.88 = 130,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,289.84x = 252,508.88 × 130,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,289.84x = 33,026,578,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,026,578,273.32/168,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,248.20

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