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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,953.28, 253,406.88 and 44,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,953.28, 253,406.88 and 44,283.84 is: 66,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,953.28 : 253,406.88 = 44,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,953.28/253,406.88 = 44,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,953.28x = 253,406.88 × 44,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,953.28x = 11,221,829,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,221,829,728.82/168,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,419.72

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