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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,963.20, 253,444.80 and 166,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,963.20, 253,444.80 and 166,338.80 is: 249,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,963.20 : 253,444.80 = 166,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,963.20/253,444.80 = 166,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,963.20x = 253,444.80 × 166,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,963.20x = 42,157,703,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,703,898.24/168,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,508.20

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