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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,691.20, 253,036.80 and 165,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,691.20, 253,036.80 and 165,775.20 is: 248,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,691.20 : 253,036.80 = 165,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,691.20/253,036.80 = 165,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,691.20x = 253,036.80 × 165,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,691.20x = 41,947,226,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,947,226,127.36/168,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,662.80

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