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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,382.63, 252,439.82 and 97,224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,382.63, 252,439.82 and 97,224.57 is: 145,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,382.63 : 252,439.82 = 97,224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,382.63/252,439.82 = 97,224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,382.63x = 252,439.82 × 97,224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,382.63x = 24,543,352,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,352,464.25/168,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,759.41

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