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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,209.40, 252,314.10 and 68,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,209.40, 252,314.10 and 68,336.40 is: 102,504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,209.40 : 252,314.10 = 68,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,209.40/252,314.10 = 68,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,209.40x = 252,314.10 × 68,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,209.40x = 17,242,237,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242,237,263.24/168,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,504.60

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