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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,659.58, 252,989.37 and 56,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,659.58, 252,989.37 and 56,319.06 is: 84,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,659.58 : 252,989.37 = 56,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,659.58/252,989.37 = 56,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,659.58x = 252,989.37 × 56,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,659.58x = 14,248,123,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,123,508.39/168,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,478.59

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