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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,262.93, 252,442.10 and 68,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,262.93, 252,442.10 and 68,494.72 is: 102,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,262.93 : 252,442.10 = 68,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,262.93/252,442.10 = 68,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,262.93x = 252,442.10 × 68,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,262.93x = 17,290,950,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,950,955.71/168,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,761.50

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