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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,708.20, 253,062.30 and 165,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,708.20, 253,062.30 and 165,792.20 is: 248,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,708.20 : 253,062.30 = 165,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,708.20/253,062.30 = 165,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,708.20x = 253,062.30 × 165,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,708.20x = 41,955,755,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955,755,454.06/168,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,688.30

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