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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,297.03, 252,204.98 and 123,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,297.03, 252,204.98 and 123,572.88 is: 185,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,297.03 : 252,204.98 = 123,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,297.03/252,204.98 = 123,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,297.03x = 252,204.98 × 123,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,297.03x = 31,165,695,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165,695,111.08/168,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,182.68

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