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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,693.30, 253,042.65 and 44,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,693.30, 253,042.65 and 44,034.30 is: 66,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,693.30 : 253,042.65 = 44,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,693.30/253,042.65 = 44,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,693.30x = 253,042.65 × 44,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,693.30x = 11,142,555,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142,555,962.90/168,693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,052.15

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