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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,026.64, 251,954.28 and 55,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,026.64, 251,954.28 and 55,666.32 is: 83,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,026.64 : 251,954.28 = 55,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,026.64/251,954.28 = 55,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,026.64x = 251,954.28 × 55,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,026.64x = 14,025,367,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,367,575.85/168,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,471.09

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