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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,008.60, 252,012.90 and 68,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,008.60, 252,012.90 and 68,216.60 is: 102,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,008.60 : 252,012.90 = 68,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,008.60/252,012.90 = 68,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,008.60x = 252,012.90 × 68,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,008.60x = 17,191,463,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,463,194.14/168,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,324.90

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