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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,575, 254,367.36 and 44,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,575, 254,367.36 and 44,916 is: 67,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,575 : 254,367.36 = 44,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,575/254,367.36 = 44,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,575x = 254,367.36 × 44,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,575x = 11,425,164,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425,164,341.76/169,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,375.29

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