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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,007.40, 252,020.14 and 68,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,007.40, 252,020.14 and 68,152.68 is: 102,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,007.40 : 252,020.14 = 68,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,007.40/252,020.14 = 68,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,007.40x = 252,020.14 × 68,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,007.40x = 17,175,847,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,847,954.98/168,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,232.69

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