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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,111.52, 252,197.25 and 55,798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,111.52, 252,197.25 and 55,798.54 is: 83,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,111.52 : 252,197.25 = 55,798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,111.52/252,197.25 = 55,798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,111.52x = 252,197.25 × 55,798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,111.52x = 14,072,238,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072,238,342.02/168,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,707.76

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