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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,481, 252,736.08 and 43,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,481, 252,736.08 and 43,822 is: 65,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,481 : 252,736.08 = 43,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,481/252,736.08 = 43,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,481x = 252,736.08 × 43,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,481x = 11,075,400,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075,400,497.76/168,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,736.79

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