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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,979.75, 232,508.64 and 44,171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,979.75, 232,508.64 and 44,171.75 is: 66,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,979.75 : 232,508.64 = 44,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,979.75/232,508.64 = 44,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,979.75x = 232,508.64 × 44,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,979.75x = 10,270,313,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,313,518.92/154,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,268.74

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