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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,111.52, 252,029.86 and 78,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,111.52, 252,029.86 and 78,210.27 is: 117,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,111.52 : 252,029.86 = 78,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,111.52/252,029.86 = 78,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,111.52x = 252,029.86 × 78,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,111.52x = 19,711,323,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711,323,643.07/168,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,251.48

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