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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,822.50, 232,272.78 and 44,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,822.50, 232,272.78 and 44,014.50 is: 66,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,822.50 : 232,272.78 = 44,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,822.50/232,272.78 = 44,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,822.50x = 232,272.78 × 44,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,822.50x = 10,223,370,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,370,275.31/154,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,032.85

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