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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,971.20, 232,456.80 and 44,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,971.20, 232,456.80 and 44,148.80 is: 66,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,971.20 : 232,456.80 = 44,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,971.20/232,456.80 = 44,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,971.20x = 232,456.80 × 44,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,971.20x = 10,262,688,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,688,771.84/154,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,223.20

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