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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,256.08, 252,329.54 and 55,906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,256.08, 252,329.54 and 55,906.14 is: 83,841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,256.08 : 252,329.54 = 55,906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,256.08/252,329.54 = 55,906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,256.08x = 252,329.54 × 55,906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,256.08x = 14,106,770,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,770,309.84/168,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,841.07

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