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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,821.38, 232,271.10 and 44,013.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,821.38, 232,271.10 and 44,013.38 is: 66,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,821.38 : 232,271.10 = 44,013.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,821.38/232,271.10 = 44,013.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,821.38x = 232,271.10 × 44,013.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,821.38x = 10,223,035,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,035,025.96/154,821.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,031.16

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