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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,905.78, 232,358.64 and 44,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,905.78, 232,358.64 and 44,097.78 is: 66,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,905.78 : 232,358.64 = 44,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,905.78/232,358.64 = 44,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,905.78x = 232,358.64 × 44,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,905.78x = 10,246,500,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,500,187.82/154,905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,146.66

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