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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,968, 253,452 and 44,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,968, 253,452 and 44,309 is: 66,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,968 : 253,452 = 44,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,968/253,452 = 44,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,968x = 253,452 × 44,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,968x = 11,230,204,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230,204,668/168,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,463.50

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