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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,918.78, 253,451.64 and 105,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,918.78, 253,451.64 and 105,883.34 is: 158,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,918.78 : 253,451.64 = 105,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,918.78/253,451.64 = 105,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,918.78x = 253,451.64 × 105,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,918.78x = 26,836,306,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836,306,171.68/168,918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,871.06

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