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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,501.91, 252,627.93 and 79,651.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,501.91, 252,627.93 and 79,651.57 is: 119,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,501.91 : 252,627.93 = 79,651.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,501.91/252,627.93 = 79,651.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,501.91x = 252,627.93 × 79,651.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,501.91x = 20,122,211,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122,211,250.35/168,501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,418.30

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