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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,233.61, 252,132.42 and 68,339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,233.61, 252,132.42 and 68,339.31 is: 102,420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,233.61 : 252,132.42 = 68,339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,233.61/252,132.42 = 68,339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,233.61x = 252,132.42 × 68,339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,233.61x = 17,230,555,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230,555,611.43/168,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,420.41

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