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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,297.28, 252,205.35 and 123,573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,297.28, 252,205.35 and 123,573.13 is: 185,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,297.28 : 252,205.35 = 123,573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,297.28/252,205.35 = 123,573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,297.28x = 252,205.35 × 123,573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,297.28x = 31,165,804,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165,804,502.25/168,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,183.06

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