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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,978.88, 232,468.32 and 44,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,978.88, 232,468.32 and 44,168 is: 66,252

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,978.88 : 232,468.32 = 44,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,978.88/232,468.32 = 44,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,978.88x = 232,468.32 × 44,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,978.88x = 10,267,660,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,660,757.76/154,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,252

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