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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,766.12, 253,163.70 and 44,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,766.12, 253,163.70 and 44,107 is: 66,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,766.12 : 253,163.70 = 44,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,766.12/253,163.70 = 44,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,766.12x = 253,163.70 × 44,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,766.12x = 11,166,291,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,291,315.90/168,766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,164.29

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