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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,978.13, 232,506.21 and 44,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,978.13, 232,506.21 and 44,170.13 is: 66,266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,978.13 : 232,506.21 = 44,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,978.13/232,506.21 = 44,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,978.13x = 232,506.21 × 44,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,978.13x = 10,269,828,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269,828,358.98/154,978.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,266.31

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