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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,979.64, 232,508.46 and 44,171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,979.64, 232,508.46 and 44,171.64 is: 66,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,979.64 : 232,508.46 = 44,171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,979.64/232,508.46 = 44,171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,979.64x = 232,508.46 × 44,171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,979.64x = 10,270,279,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,279,992.07/154,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,268.58

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