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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,222.52, 252,307.95 and 61,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,222.52, 252,307.95 and 61,581.34 is: 92,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,222.52 : 252,307.95 = 61,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,222.52/252,307.95 = 61,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,222.52x = 252,307.95 × 61,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,222.52x = 15,537,461,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,461,653.65/168,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,362.55

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