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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,704.87, 253,057.40 and 44,045.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,704.87, 253,057.40 and 44,045.87 is: 66,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,704.87 : 253,057.40 = 44,045.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,704.87/253,057.40 = 44,045.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,704.87x = 253,057.40 × 44,045.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,704.87x = 11,146,131,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,146,131,857.42/168,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,068.82

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