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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,101.44, 252,190.96 and 55,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,101.44, 252,190.96 and 55,773.28 is: 83,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,101.44 : 252,190.96 = 55,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,101.44/252,190.96 = 55,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,101.44x = 252,190.96 × 55,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,101.44x = 14,065,517,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,517,025.55/168,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,672.79

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