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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,759.70, 253,139.55 and 149,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,759.70, 253,139.55 and 149,076.70 is: 223,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,759.70 : 253,139.55 = 149,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,759.70/253,139.55 = 149,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,759.70x = 253,139.55 × 149,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,759.70x = 37,737,208,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,208,753.49/168,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,615.05

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