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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,748.20, 253,122.30 and 159,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,748.20, 253,122.30 and 159,562.80 is: 239,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,748.20 : 253,122.30 = 159,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,748.20/253,122.30 = 159,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,748.20x = 253,122.30 × 159,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,748.20x = 40,388,902,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388,902,930.44/168,748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,344.20

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