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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,006.70, 251,970.24 and 48,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,006.70, 251,970.24 and 48,059.96 is: 72,078.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,006.70 : 251,970.24 = 48,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,006.70/251,970.24 = 48,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,006.70x = 251,970.24 × 48,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,006.70x = 12,109,678,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,678,575.96/168,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,078.54

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