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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,980.88, 232,471.32 and 44,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,980.88, 232,471.32 and 44,170 is: 66,255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,980.88 : 232,471.32 = 44,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,980.88/232,471.32 = 44,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,980.88x = 232,471.32 × 44,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,980.88x = 10,268,258,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,258,204.40/154,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,255

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