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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,111.65, 252,167.28 and 55,800.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,111.65, 252,167.28 and 55,800.39 is: 83,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,111.65 : 252,167.28 = 55,800.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,111.65/252,167.28 = 55,800.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,111.65x = 252,167.28 × 55,800.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,111.65x = 14,071,033,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,033,305.62/168,111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,700.52

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