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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,758.20, 253,137.30 and 153,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,758.20, 253,137.30 and 153,983.80 is: 230,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,758.20 : 253,137.30 = 153,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,758.20/253,137.30 = 153,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,758.20x = 253,137.30 × 153,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,758.20x = 38,979,043,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,979,043,375.74/168,758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,975.70

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