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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,060.72, 251,954.12 and 78,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,060.72, 251,954.12 and 78,160.16 is: 117,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,060.72 : 251,954.12 = 78,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,060.72/251,954.12 = 78,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,060.72x = 251,954.12 × 78,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,060.72x = 19,692,774,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,774,331.86/168,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,176.54

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