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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,697.62, 252,519.39 and 112,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,697.62, 252,519.39 and 112,583.70 is: 168,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,697.62 : 252,519.39 = 112,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,697.62/252,519.39 = 112,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,697.62x = 252,519.39 × 112,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,697.62x = 28,429,567,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,567,247.94/168,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,523.82

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