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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,483.88, 252,708.52 and 56,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,483.88, 252,708.52 and 56,152 is: 84,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,483.88 : 252,708.52 = 56,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,483.88/252,708.52 = 56,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,483.88x = 252,708.52 × 56,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,483.88x = 14,190,088,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,088,815.04/168,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,222.23

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