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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,067.26, 252,095.79 and 68,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,067.26, 252,095.79 and 68,225.04 is: 102,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,067.26 : 252,095.79 = 68,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,067.26/252,095.79 = 68,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,067.26x = 252,095.79 × 68,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,067.26x = 17,199,245,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,245,356.58/168,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,335.49

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