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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,908.30, 232,357.65 and 44,100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,908.30, 232,357.65 and 44,100.30 is: 66,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,908.30 : 232,357.65 = 44,100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,908.30/232,357.65 = 44,100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,908.30x = 232,357.65 × 44,100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,908.30x = 10,247,042,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,042,072.30/154,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,149.08

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