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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,349.60, 252,063.60 and 131,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,349.60, 252,063.60 and 131,485.60 is: 196,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,349.60 : 252,063.60 = 131,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,349.60/252,063.60 = 131,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,349.60x = 252,063.60 × 131,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,349.60x = 33,142,733,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142,733,684.16/168,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.50

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