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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,436.80, 252,655.20 and 147,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,436.80, 252,655.20 and 147,700.80 is: 221,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,436.80 : 252,655.20 = 147,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,436.80/252,655.20 = 147,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,436.80x = 252,655.20 × 147,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,436.80x = 37,317,375,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,375,164.16/168,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,551.20

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