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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,346.94, 252,194.78 and 141,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,346.94, 252,194.78 and 141,004.66 is: 211,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,346.94 : 252,194.78 = 141,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,346.94/252,194.78 = 141,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,346.94x = 252,194.78 × 141,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,346.94x = 35,560,639,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560,639,207.67/168,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,234.25

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