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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,180.44, 252,337.98 and 68,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,180.44, 252,337.98 and 68,348.30 is: 102,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,180.44 : 252,337.98 = 68,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,180.44/252,337.98 = 68,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,180.44x = 252,337.98 × 68,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,180.44x = 17,246,871,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,871,958.43/168,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,549.81

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