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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,009.08, 252,119.12 and 68,169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,009.08, 252,119.12 and 68,169.69 is: 102,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,009.08 : 252,119.12 = 68,169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,009.08/252,119.12 = 68,169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,009.08x = 252,119.12 × 68,169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,009.08x = 17,186,881,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,881,912.62/168,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,297.34

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