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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,266.74, 252,189.63 and 84,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,266.74, 252,189.63 and 84,050.41 is: 125,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,266.74 : 252,189.63 = 84,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,266.74/252,189.63 = 84,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,266.74x = 252,189.63 × 84,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,266.74x = 21,196,641,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,641,168.77/168,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,970.48

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