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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,978.88, 252,257.63 and 157,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,978.88, 252,257.63 and 157,169.08 is: 234,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,978.88 : 252,257.63 = 157,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,978.88/252,257.63 = 157,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,978.88x = 252,257.63 × 157,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,978.88x = 39,647,099,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,647,099,630.08/168,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,627.54

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