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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,675.63, 253,054.96 and 118,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,675.63, 253,054.96 and 118,853 is: 178,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,675.63 : 253,054.96 = 118,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,675.63/253,054.96 = 118,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,675.63x = 253,054.96 × 118,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,675.63x = 30,076,341,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076,341,160.88/168,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,308.75

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