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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,975.72, 253,444.14 and 44,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,975.72, 253,444.14 and 44,326.44 is: 66,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,975.72 : 253,444.14 = 44,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,975.72/253,444.14 = 44,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,975.72x = 253,444.14 × 44,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,975.72x = 11,234,276,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234,276,465.06/168,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,484.56

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