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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,749.70, 253,124.55 and 158,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,749.70, 253,124.55 and 158,908.20 is: 238,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,749.70 : 253,124.55 = 158,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,749.70/253,124.55 = 158,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,749.70x = 253,124.55 × 158,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,749.70x = 40,223,566,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223,566,616.31/168,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,362.30

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