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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,817.86, 232,221.93 and 44,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,817.86, 232,221.93 and 44,009.86 is: 66,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,817.86 : 232,221.93 = 44,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,817.86/232,221.93 = 44,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,817.86x = 232,221.93 × 44,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,817.86x = 10,220,054,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,054,628.23/154,817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,013.41

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