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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.50, 232,470.63 and 44,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.50, 232,470.63 and 44,146.50 is: 66,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.50 : 232,470.63 = 44,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.50/232,470.63 = 44,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.50x = 232,470.63 × 44,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.50x = 10,262,764,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,764,667.30/154,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,230.83

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