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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,267.38, 252,448.76 and 68,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,267.38, 252,448.76 and 68,499.14 is: 102,768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,267.38 : 252,448.76 = 68,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,267.38/252,448.76 = 68,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,267.38x = 252,448.76 × 68,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,267.38x = 17,292,523,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,523,756.44/168,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,768.13

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