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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,389.94, 252,225.78 and 136,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,389.94, 252,225.78 and 136,231.02 is: 204,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,389.94 : 252,225.78 = 136,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,389.94/252,225.78 = 136,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,389.94x = 252,225.78 × 136,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,389.94x = 34,360,975,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360,975,279.70/168,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,055.99

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