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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,097.98, 252,544.68 and 168,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,097.98, 252,544.68 and 168,039.18 is: 231,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,097.98 : 252,544.68 = 168,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,097.98/252,544.68 = 168,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,097.98x = 252,544.68 × 168,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,097.98x = 42,437,400,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,400,940.56/183,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,774.27

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