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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,355.60, 252,072.60 and 131,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,355.60, 252,072.60 and 131,491.60 is: 196,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,355.60 : 252,072.60 = 131,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,355.60/252,072.60 = 131,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,355.60x = 252,072.60 × 131,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,355.60x = 33,145,429,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145,429,490.16/168,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,877.50

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