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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,992.82, 251,998.42 and 68,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,992.82, 251,998.42 and 68,138.18 is: 102,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,992.82 : 251,998.42 = 68,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,992.82/251,998.42 = 68,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,992.82x = 251,998.42 × 68,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,992.82x = 17,170,713,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,713,701.68/167,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,211.00

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