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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,295.16, 252,444.96 and 55,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,295.16, 252,444.96 and 55,975.40 is: 83,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,295.16 : 252,444.96 = 55,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,295.16/252,444.96 = 55,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,295.16x = 252,444.96 × 55,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,295.16x = 14,130,707,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130,707,613.98/168,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,963.84

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