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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,221.92, 252,363.12 and 57,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,221.92, 252,363.12 and 57,388 is: 86,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,221.92 : 252,363.12 = 57,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,221.92/252,363.12 = 57,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,221.92x = 252,363.12 × 57,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,221.92x = 14,482,614,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482,614,730.56/168,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,092.32

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