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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,733.68, 253,225.66 and 79,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,733.68, 253,225.66 and 79,987.36 is: 120,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,733.68 : 253,225.66 = 79,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,733.68/253,225.66 = 79,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,733.68x = 253,225.66 × 79,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,733.68x = 20,254,852,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,254,852,027.66/168,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,040.36

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