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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,070.58, 252,507.12 and 168,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,070.58, 252,507.12 and 168,011.84 is: 231,736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,070.58 : 252,507.12 = 168,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,070.58/252,507.12 = 168,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,070.58x = 252,507.12 × 168,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,070.58x = 42,424,185,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424,185,844.30/183,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,736.78

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