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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,965, 253,437.66 and 44,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,965, 253,437.66 and 44,305.96 is: 66,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,965 : 253,437.66 = 44,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,965/253,437.66 = 44,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,965x = 253,437.66 × 44,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,965x = 11,228,798,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228,798,826.45/168,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,456.36

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