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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,496.66, 252,744.99 and 115,746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,496.66, 252,744.99 and 115,746.22 is: 173,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,496.66 : 252,744.99 = 115,746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,496.66/252,744.99 = 115,746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,496.66x = 252,744.99 × 115,746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,496.66x = 29,254,277,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,277,216.44/168,496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,619.33

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