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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,819.50, 232,268.28 and 44,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,819.50, 232,268.28 and 44,011.50 is: 66,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,819.50 : 232,268.28 = 44,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,819.50/232,268.28 = 44,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,819.50x = 232,268.28 × 44,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,819.50x = 10,222,475,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222,475,405.22/154,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,028.35

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