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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,948.28, 253,399.38 and 44,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,948.28, 253,399.38 and 44,278.84 is: 66,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,948.28 : 253,399.38 = 44,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,948.28/253,399.38 = 44,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,948.28x = 253,399.38 × 44,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,948.28x = 11,220,230,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220,230,603.12/168,948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,412.22

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