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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,363.60, 252,084.60 and 131,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,363.60, 252,084.60 and 131,499.60 is: 196,889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,363.60 : 252,084.60 = 131,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,363.60/252,084.60 = 131,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,363.60x = 252,084.60 × 131,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,363.60x = 33,149,024,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,024,066.16/168,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,889.49

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