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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,257.70, 252,381.09 and 68,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,257.70, 252,381.09 and 68,391.09 is: 102,584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,257.70 : 252,381.09 = 68,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,257.70/252,381.09 = 68,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,257.70x = 252,381.09 × 68,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,257.70x = 17,260,617,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,617,840.49/168,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,584.42

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