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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,811.25, 232,255.89 and 44,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,811.25, 232,255.89 and 44,003.25 is: 66,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,811.25 : 232,255.89 = 44,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,811.25/232,255.89 = 44,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,811.25x = 232,255.89 × 44,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,811.25x = 10,220,013,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,013,991.64/154,811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,015.96

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