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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,491, 263,236.50 and 44,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,491, 263,236.50 and 44,163 is: 66,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,491 : 263,236.50 = 44,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,491/263,236.50 = 44,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,491x = 263,236.50 × 44,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,491x = 11,625,313,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625,313,549.50/175,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,244.50

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