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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,060.30, 252,017.55 and 68,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,060.30, 252,017.55 and 68,187.30 is: 102,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,060.30 : 252,017.55 = 68,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,060.30/252,017.55 = 68,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,060.30x = 252,017.55 × 68,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,060.30x = 17,184,396,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,396,287.12/168,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,251.37

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