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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,979.02, 232,507.14 and 44,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,979.02, 232,507.14 and 44,171.02 is: 66,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,979.02 : 232,507.14 = 44,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,979.02/232,507.14 = 44,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,979.02x = 232,507.14 × 44,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,979.02x = 10,270,077,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,077,531.08/154,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,267.53

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