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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.60, 378,047.40 and 168,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.60, 378,047.40 and 168,050.80 is: 252,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.60 : 378,047.40 = 168,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.60/378,047.40 = 168,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.60x = 378,047.40 × 168,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.60x = 63,531,168,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531,168,007.92/252,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,076.20

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