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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,941.36, 253,425.72 and 44,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,941.36, 253,425.72 and 44,282 is: 66,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,941.36 : 253,425.72 = 44,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,941.36/253,425.72 = 44,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,941.36x = 253,425.72 × 44,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,941.36x = 11,222,197,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222,197,733.04/168,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,426.59

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