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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,607.05, 252,166.59 and 150,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,607.05, 252,166.59 and 150,017.55 is: 224,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,607.05 : 252,166.59 = 150,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,607.05/252,166.59 = 150,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,607.05x = 252,166.59 × 150,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,607.05x = 37,829,414,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829,414,023.65/168,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,364.37

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