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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,816.38, 232,263.58 and 44,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,816.38, 232,263.58 and 44,008.38 is: 66,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,816.38 : 232,263.58 = 44,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,816.38/232,263.58 = 44,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,816.38x = 232,263.58 × 44,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,816.38x = 10,221,543,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,543,888.80/154,816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,023.66

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