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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.60, 253,506.24 and 56,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.60, 253,506.24 and 56,658 is: 85,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.60 : 253,506.24 = 56,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.60/253,506.24 = 56,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.60x = 253,506.24 × 56,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.60x = 14,363,156,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,156,545.92/168,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,005.89

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