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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,039.68, 252,098.72 and 55,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,039.68, 252,098.72 and 55,711.68 is: 83,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,039.68 : 252,098.72 = 55,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,039.68/252,098.72 = 55,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,039.68x = 252,098.72 × 55,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,039.68x = 14,044,843,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,843,217.05/168,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,580.52

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