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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,068.58, 252,504.36 and 168,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,068.58, 252,504.36 and 168,009.84 is: 231,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,068.58 : 252,504.36 = 168,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,068.58/252,504.36 = 168,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,068.58x = 252,504.36 × 168,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,068.58x = 42,423,217,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,217,122.90/183,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,734.02

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