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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,078, 252,160.20 and 57,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,078, 252,160.20 and 57,270 is: 85,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,078 : 252,160.20 = 57,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,078/252,160.20 = 57,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,078x = 252,160.20 × 57,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,078x = 14,441,214,654
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,214,654/168,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,919.72

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