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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,007.33, 251,971.18 and 48,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,007.33, 251,971.18 and 48,060.58 is: 72,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,007.33 : 251,971.18 = 48,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,007.33/251,971.18 = 48,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,007.33x = 251,971.18 × 48,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,007.33x = 12,109,881,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,881,054.08/168,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,079.48

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