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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,662.88, 252,994.36 and 44,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,662.88, 252,994.36 and 44,003.88 is: 66,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,662.88 : 252,994.36 = 44,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,662.88/252,994.36 = 44,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,662.88x = 252,994.36 × 44,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,662.88x = 11,132,734,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,734,265.92/168,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,005.83

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