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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,392.69, 252,370.33 and 68,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,392.69, 252,370.33 and 68,436.57 is: 102,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,392.69 : 252,370.33 = 68,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,392.69/252,370.33 = 68,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,392.69x = 252,370.33 × 68,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,392.69x = 17,271,359,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,359,754.97/168,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,565.97

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