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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,997.34, 254,682.26 and 152,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,997.34, 254,682.26 and 152,147.18 is: 229,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,997.34 : 254,682.26 = 152,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,997.34/254,682.26 = 152,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,997.34x = 254,682.26 × 152,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,997.34x = 38,749,187,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749,187,531.00/168,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,288.75

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