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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,473.41, 252,625.59 and 56,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,473.41, 252,625.59 and 56,114.11 is: 84,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,473.41 : 252,625.59 = 56,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,473.41/252,625.59 = 56,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,473.41x = 252,625.59 × 56,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,473.41x = 14,175,860,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,860,146.07/168,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,143.01

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