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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,889.64, 232,343.10 and 44,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,889.64, 232,343.10 and 44,073 is: 66,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,889.64 : 232,343.10 = 44,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,889.64/232,343.10 = 44,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,889.64x = 232,343.10 × 44,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,889.64x = 10,240,057,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240,057,446.30/154,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,111.96

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