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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,681.14, 253,063.22 and 118,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,681.14, 253,063.22 and 118,858.50 is: 178,317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,681.14 : 253,063.22 = 118,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,681.14/253,063.22 = 118,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,681.14x = 253,063.22 × 118,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,681.14x = 30,078,714,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,714,734.37/168,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,317.00

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