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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,458.66, 252,670.97 and 56,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,458.66, 252,670.97 and 56,126.82 is: 84,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,458.66 : 252,670.97 = 56,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,458.66/252,670.97 = 56,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,458.66x = 252,670.97 × 56,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,458.66x = 14,181,617,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,617,771.78/168,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,184.56

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