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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,393.58, 252,371.64 and 68,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,393.58, 252,371.64 and 68,437.44 is: 102,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,393.58 : 252,371.64 = 68,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,393.58/252,371.64 = 68,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,393.58x = 252,371.64 × 68,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,393.58x = 17,271,668,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,668,970.20/168,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,567.27

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