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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,266.13, 252,344.56 and 55,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,266.13, 252,344.56 and 55,916.16 is: 83,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,266.13 : 252,344.56 = 55,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,266.13/252,344.56 = 55,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,266.13x = 252,344.56 × 55,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,266.13x = 14,110,138,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,110,138,792.09/168,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,856.08

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