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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,828.80, 253,243.20 and 44,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,828.80, 253,243.20 and 44,169.80 is: 66,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,828.80 : 253,243.20 = 44,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,828.80/253,243.20 = 44,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,828.80x = 253,243.20 × 44,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,828.80x = 11,185,701,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185,701,495.36/168,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,254.70

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