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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,622.56, 253,156.19 and 154,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,622.56, 253,156.19 and 154,696.84 is: 232,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,622.56 : 253,156.19 = 154,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,622.56/253,156.19 = 154,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,622.56x = 253,156.19 × 154,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,622.56x = 39,162,461,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,461,213.06/168,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,249.24

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