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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,921.20, 253,381.80 and 166,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,921.20, 253,381.80 and 166,296.80 is: 249,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,921.20 : 253,381.80 = 166,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,921.20/253,381.80 = 166,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,921.20x = 253,381.80 × 166,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,921.20x = 42,136,582,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,582,518.24/168,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,445.20

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