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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,256.66, 252,385.10 and 49,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,256.66, 252,385.10 and 49,926.96 is: 74,890.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,256.66 : 252,385.10 = 49,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,256.66/252,385.10 = 49,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,256.66x = 252,385.10 × 49,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,256.66x = 12,600,820,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,820,792.30/168,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,890.47

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