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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,265.99, 252,188.51 and 84,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,265.99, 252,188.51 and 84,049.66 is: 125,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,265.99 : 252,188.51 = 84,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,265.99/252,188.51 = 84,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,265.99x = 252,188.51 × 84,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,265.99x = 21,196,357,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,357,470.69/168,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,969.35

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