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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,967, 253,450.50 and 44,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,967, 253,450.50 and 44,308 is: 66,462

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,967 : 253,450.50 = 44,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,967/253,450.50 = 44,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,967x = 253,450.50 × 44,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,967x = 11,229,884,754
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229,884,754/168,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,462

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