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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,962.75, 232,483.14 and 44,154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,962.75, 232,483.14 and 44,154.75 is: 66,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,962.75 : 232,483.14 = 44,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,962.75/232,483.14 = 44,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,962.75x = 232,483.14 × 44,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,962.75x = 10,265,234,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,234,925.92/154,962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,243.24

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