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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,368.30, 252,274.92 and 151,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,368.30, 252,274.92 and 151,006.22 is: 226,260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,368.30 : 252,274.92 = 151,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,368.30/252,274.92 = 151,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,368.30x = 252,274.92 × 151,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,368.30x = 38,095,080,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,095,080,873.04/168,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,260.42

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