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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,735.96, 253,017.66 and 56,375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,735.96, 253,017.66 and 56,375.64 is: 84,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,735.96 : 253,017.66 = 56,375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,735.96/253,017.66 = 56,375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,735.96x = 253,017.66 × 56,375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,735.96x = 14,264,032,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,032,513.80/168,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,534.63

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