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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,668.76, 253,085.61 and 73,886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,668.76, 253,085.61 and 73,886.01 is: 110,865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,668.76 : 253,085.61 = 73,886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,668.76/253,085.61 = 73,886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,668.76x = 253,085.61 × 73,886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,668.76x = 18,699,485,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699,485,239.32/168,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,865.13

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