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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,978.02, 232,505.64 and 44,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,978.02, 232,505.64 and 44,170.02 is: 66,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,978.02 : 232,505.64 = 44,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,978.02/232,505.64 = 44,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,978.02x = 232,505.64 × 44,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,978.02x = 10,269,778,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269,778,768.91/154,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,266.03

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