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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,706.61, 253,060.01 and 44,047.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,706.61, 253,060.01 and 44,047.61 is: 66,071.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,706.61 : 253,060.01 = 44,047.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,706.61/253,060.01 = 44,047.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,706.61x = 253,060.01 × 44,047.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,706.61x = 11,146,688,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,146,688,627.08/168,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,071.44

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