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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,388.26, 252,581.76 and 43,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,388.26, 252,581.76 and 43,729.26 is: 65,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,388.26 : 252,581.76 = 43,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,388.26/252,581.76 = 43,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,388.26x = 252,581.76 × 43,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,388.26x = 11,045,213,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,045,213,454.30/168,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,593.73

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