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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,973.13, 232,498.70 and 44,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,973.13, 232,498.70 and 44,165.13 is: 66,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,973.13 : 232,498.70 = 44,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,973.13/232,498.70 = 44,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,973.13x = 232,498.70 × 44,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,973.13x = 10,268,335,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,335,310.33/154,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,258.81

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