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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,671.55, 253,007.23 and 44,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,671.55, 253,007.23 and 44,012.55 is: 66,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,671.55 : 253,007.23 = 44,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,671.55/253,007.23 = 44,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,671.55x = 253,007.23 × 44,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,671.55x = 11,135,493,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,493,360.74/168,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,018.80

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