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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,844.16, 253,266.60 and 116,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,844.16, 253,266.60 and 116,094.08 is: 174,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,844.16 : 253,266.60 = 116,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,844.16/253,266.60 = 116,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,844.16x = 253,266.60 × 116,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,844.16x = 29,402,752,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,402,752,921.73/168,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,141.37

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