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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,044.58, 252,171.97 and 68,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,044.58, 252,171.97 and 68,204.77 is: 102,349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,044.58 : 252,171.97 = 68,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,044.58/252,171.97 = 68,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,044.58x = 252,171.97 × 68,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,044.58x = 17,199,331,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,331,214.30/168,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,349.81

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