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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,498.96, 252,747.72 and 68,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,498.96, 252,747.72 and 68,636.88 is: 102,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,498.96 : 252,747.72 = 68,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,498.96/252,747.72 = 68,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,498.96x = 252,747.72 × 68,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,498.96x = 17,347,814,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,347,814,927.91/168,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,955.03

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