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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,128.09, 252,252.36 and 72,024.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,128.09, 252,252.36 and 72,024.99 is: 108,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,128.09 : 252,252.36 = 72,024.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,128.09/252,252.36 = 72,024.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,128.09x = 252,252.36 × 72,024.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,128.09x = 18,168,473,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,473,706.48/168,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,063.29

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