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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,806.10, 253,209.15 and 84,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,806.10, 253,209.15 and 84,825.30 is: 127,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,806.10 : 253,209.15 = 84,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,806.10/253,209.15 = 84,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,806.10x = 253,209.15 × 84,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,806.10x = 21,478,542,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478,542,111.50/168,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,237.95

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