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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,842.72, 250,266 and 56,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,842.72, 250,266 and 56,034.72 is: 84,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,842.72 : 250,266 = 56,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,842.72/250,266 = 56,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,842.72x = 250,266 × 56,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,842.72x = 14,023,585,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,585,235.52/166,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,052.72

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