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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,716.22, 253,108.41 and 75,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,716.22, 253,108.41 and 75,222.06 is: 112,848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,716.22 : 253,108.41 = 75,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,716.22/253,108.41 = 75,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,716.22x = 253,108.41 × 75,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,716.22x = 19,039,336,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,336,003.52/168,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,848.28

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