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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,594.99, 251,662.55 and 147,313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,594.99, 251,662.55 and 147,313.11 is: 219,894.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,594.99 : 251,662.55 = 147,313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,594.99/251,662.55 = 147,313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,594.99x = 251,662.55 × 147,313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,594.99x = 37,073,193,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073,193,118.20/168,594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,894.99

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