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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,906.78, 232,360.14 and 44,098.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,906.78, 232,360.14 and 44,098.78 is: 66,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,906.78 : 232,360.14 = 44,098.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,906.78/232,360.14 = 44,098.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,906.78x = 232,360.14 × 44,098.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,906.78x = 10,246,798,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,798,694.63/154,906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,148.16

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