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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,247.73, 252,419.29 and 68,479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,247.73, 252,419.29 and 68,479.53 is: 102,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,247.73 : 252,419.29 = 68,479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,247.73/252,419.29 = 68,479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,247.73x = 252,419.29 × 68,479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,247.73x = 17,285,553,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,553,224.36/168,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,738.70

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