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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,588.76, 251,653.29 and 147,306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,588.76, 251,653.29 and 147,306.91 is: 219,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,588.76 : 251,653.29 = 147,306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,588.76/251,653.29 = 147,306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,588.76x = 251,653.29 × 147,306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,588.76x = 37,070,267,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070,267,891.96/168,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,885.77

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