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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,983.64, 250,501.38 and 56,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,983.64, 250,501.38 and 56,167 is: 84,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,983.64 : 250,501.38 = 56,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,983.64/250,501.38 = 56,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,983.64x = 250,501.38 × 56,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,983.64x = 14,069,911,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,911,010.46/166,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,259.22

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