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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,529.52, 252,709.60 and 56,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,529.52, 252,709.60 and 56,170.40 is: 84,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,529.52 : 252,709.60 = 56,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,529.52/252,709.60 = 56,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,529.52x = 252,709.60 × 56,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,529.52x = 14,194,799,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194,799,315.84/168,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,227.38

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