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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,059.22, 252,001.35 and 49,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,059.22, 252,001.35 and 49,714.58 is: 74,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,059.22 : 252,001.35 = 49,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,059.22/252,001.35 = 49,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,059.22x = 252,001.35 × 49,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,059.22x = 12,528,140,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,140,014.68/168,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,545.98

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