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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,714.52, 253,071.82 and 44,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,714.52, 253,071.82 and 44,054.44 is: 66,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,714.52 : 253,071.82 = 44,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,714.52/253,071.82 = 44,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,714.52x = 253,071.82 × 44,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,714.52x = 11,148,937,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,937,309.88/168,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,081.67

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