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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,691.98, 253,038.11 and 44,032.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,691.98, 253,038.11 and 44,032.98 is: 66,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,691.98 : 253,038.11 = 44,032.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,691.98/253,038.11 = 44,032.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,691.98x = 253,038.11 × 44,032.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,691.98x = 11,142,021,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142,021,816.70/168,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,049.51

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