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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,871.68, 253,597.61 and 149,938.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,871.68, 253,597.61 and 149,938.95 is: 225,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,871.68 : 253,597.61 = 149,938.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,871.68/253,597.61 = 149,938.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,871.68x = 253,597.61 × 149,938.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,871.68x = 38,024,158,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024,158,616.21/168,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,165.99

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