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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,821.52, 253,232.28 and 44,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,821.52, 253,232.28 and 44,161.44 is: 66,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,821.52 : 253,232.28 = 44,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,821.52/253,232.28 = 44,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,821.52x = 253,232.28 × 44,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,821.52x = 11,183,102,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183,102,139.28/168,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,242.16

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