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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,209.46, 252,356.76 and 55,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,209.46, 252,356.76 and 55,890.27 is: 83,849.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,209.46 : 252,356.76 = 55,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,209.46/252,356.76 = 55,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,209.46x = 252,356.76 × 55,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,209.46x = 14,104,287,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,287,452.73/168,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,849.55

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