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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,304.59, 252,262.98 and 68,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,304.59, 252,262.98 and 68,355 is: 102,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,304.59 : 252,262.98 = 68,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,304.59/252,262.98 = 68,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,304.59x = 252,262.98 × 68,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,304.59x = 17,243,435,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,435,997.90/168,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,453.75

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