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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,863.78, 232,295.64 and 44,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,863.78, 232,295.64 and 44,055.78 is: 66,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,863.78 : 232,295.64 = 44,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,863.78/232,295.64 = 44,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,863.78x = 232,295.64 × 44,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,863.78x = 10,233,965,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233,965,610.80/154,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,083.66

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