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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,047.14, 252,175.79 and 68,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,047.14, 252,175.79 and 68,207.32 is: 102,353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,047.14 : 252,175.79 = 68,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,047.14/252,175.79 = 68,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,047.14x = 252,175.79 × 68,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,047.14x = 17,200,234,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,234,804.78/168,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,353.63

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