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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,936.69, 253,463 and 63,785.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,936.69, 253,463 and 63,785.73 is: 95,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,936.69 : 253,463 = 63,785.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,936.69/253,463 = 63,785.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,936.69x = 253,463 × 63,785.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,936.69x = 16,167,322,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167,322,482.99/168,936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,700.48

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