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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,170.32, 252,322.69 and 68,338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,170.32, 252,322.69 and 68,338.33 is: 102,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,170.32 : 252,322.69 = 68,338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,170.32/252,322.69 = 68,338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,170.32x = 252,322.69 × 68,338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,170.32x = 17,243,310,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,310,283.21/168,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,534.80

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