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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,022.60, 252,033.90 and 68,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,022.60, 252,033.90 and 68,230.60 is: 102,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,022.60 : 252,033.90 = 68,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,022.60/252,033.90 = 68,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,022.60x = 252,033.90 × 68,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,022.60x = 17,196,424,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,424,217.34/168,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,345.90

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