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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,232.68, 252,275.76 and 48,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,232.68, 252,275.76 and 48,263.16 is: 72,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,232.68 : 252,275.76 = 48,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,232.68/252,275.76 = 48,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,232.68x = 252,275.76 × 48,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,232.68x = 12,175,625,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,625,369.00/168,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,373.72

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