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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,019.08, 252,134.12 and 68,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,019.08, 252,134.12 and 68,179.69 is: 102,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,019.08 : 252,134.12 = 68,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,019.08/252,134.12 = 68,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,019.08x = 252,134.12 × 68,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,019.08x = 17,190,426,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,426,140.02/168,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,312.35

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