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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,069.58, 252,505.74 and 168,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,069.58, 252,505.74 and 168,010.84 is: 231,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,069.58 : 252,505.74 = 168,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,069.58/252,505.74 = 168,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,069.58x = 252,505.74 × 168,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,069.58x = 42,423,701,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,701,482.22/183,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,735.40

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