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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,657.21, 251,755.38 and 147,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,657.21, 251,755.38 and 147,375.45 is: 219,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,657.21 : 251,755.38 = 147,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,657.21/251,755.38 = 147,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,657.21x = 251,755.38 × 147,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,657.21x = 37,102,562,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,102,562,417.42/168,657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,988.00

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