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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,316.28, 252,233.84 and 123,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,316.28, 252,233.84 and 123,592.12 is: 185,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,316.28 : 252,233.84 = 123,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,316.28/252,233.84 = 123,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,316.28x = 252,233.84 × 123,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,316.28x = 31,174,115,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,115,021.34/168,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,211.53

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