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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,410.17, 252,594.78 and 105,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,410.17, 252,594.78 and 105,235.93 is: 157,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,410.17 : 252,594.78 = 105,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,410.17/252,594.78 = 105,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,410.17x = 252,594.78 × 105,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,410.17x = 26,582,046,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582,046,586.45/168,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,841.10

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