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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,955.28, 253,409.88 and 44,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,955.28, 253,409.88 and 44,285.84 is: 66,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,955.28 : 253,409.88 = 44,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,955.28/253,409.88 = 44,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,955.28x = 253,409.88 × 44,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,955.28x = 11,222,469,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222,469,400.10/168,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,422.72

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