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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,815.38, 232,262.08 and 44,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,815.38, 232,262.08 and 44,007.38 is: 66,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,815.38 : 232,262.08 = 44,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,815.38/232,262.08 = 44,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,815.38x = 232,262.08 × 44,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,815.38x = 10,221,244,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,244,342.82/154,815.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,022.15

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