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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,008.36, 252,016.86 and 48,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,008.36, 252,016.86 and 48,083 is: 72,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,008.36 : 252,016.86 = 48,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,008.36/252,016.86 = 48,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,008.36x = 252,016.86 × 48,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,008.36x = 12,117,726,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117,726,679.38/168,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,125.74

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