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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,205.93, 378,737.42 and 168,503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,205.93, 378,737.42 and 168,503.97 is: 253,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,205.93 : 378,737.42 = 168,503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,205.93/378,737.42 = 168,503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,205.93x = 378,737.42 × 168,503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,205.93x = 63,818,756,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818,756,121.35/252,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,042.25

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