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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966, 253,439.16 and 44,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966, 253,439.16 and 44,306.96 is: 66,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966 : 253,439.16 = 44,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966/253,439.16 = 44,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966x = 253,439.16 × 44,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966x = 11,229,118,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229,118,724.55/168,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,457.86

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