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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,278.69, 252,384.08 and 61,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,278.69, 252,384.08 and 61,626.24 is: 92,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,278.69 : 252,384.08 = 61,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,278.69/252,384.08 = 61,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,278.69x = 252,384.08 × 61,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,278.69x = 15,553,480,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,480,316.21/168,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,426.92

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