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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,056.83, 251,992.22 and 66,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,056.83, 251,992.22 and 66,752.25 is: 100,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,056.83 : 251,992.22 = 66,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,056.83/251,992.22 = 66,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,056.83x = 251,992.22 × 66,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,056.83x = 16,821,047,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,047,806.22/168,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,091.43

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