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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,974.70, 253,462.05 and 44,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,974.70, 253,462.05 and 44,328.30 is: 66,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,974.70 : 253,462.05 = 44,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,974.70/253,462.05 = 44,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,974.70x = 253,462.05 × 44,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,974.70x = 11,235,541,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235,541,791.02/168,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,492.45

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