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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,714.96, 252,989.82 and 56,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,714.96, 252,989.82 and 56,356.62 is: 84,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,714.96 : 252,989.82 = 56,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,714.96/252,989.82 = 56,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,714.96x = 252,989.82 × 56,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,714.96x = 14,257,651,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,257,651,149.61/168,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,507.33

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