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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,976.64, 250,490.88 and 56,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,976.64, 250,490.88 and 56,160 is: 84,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,976.64 : 250,490.88 = 56,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,976.64/250,490.88 = 56,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,976.64x = 250,490.88 × 56,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,976.64x = 14,067,567,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067,567,820.80/166,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,248.72

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