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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,973.25, 232,498.89 and 44,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,973.25, 232,498.89 and 44,165.25 is: 66,258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,973.25 : 232,498.89 = 44,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,973.25/232,498.89 = 44,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,973.25x = 232,498.89 × 44,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,973.25x = 10,268,371,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,371,601.57/154,973.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,258.99

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