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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,473.91, 252,626.31 and 56,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,473.91, 252,626.31 and 56,114.61 is: 84,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,473.91 : 252,626.31 = 56,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,473.91/252,626.31 = 56,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,473.91x = 252,626.31 × 56,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,473.91x = 14,176,026,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,026,861.39/168,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,143.75

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