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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,751.20, 253,191.60 and 166,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,751.20, 253,191.60 and 166,094.40 is: 249,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,751.20 : 253,191.60 = 166,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,751.20/253,191.60 = 166,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,751.20x = 253,191.60 × 166,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,751.20x = 42,053,706,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,053,706,887.04/168,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,205.38

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