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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966, 253,449 and 44,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966, 253,449 and 44,307 is: 66,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966 : 253,449 = 44,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966/253,449 = 44,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966x = 253,449 × 44,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966x = 11,229,564,843
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229,564,843/168,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,460.50

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