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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,994, 232,493.16 and 44,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,994, 232,493.16 and 44,186 is: 66,279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,994 : 232,493.16 = 44,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,994/232,493.16 = 44,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,994x = 232,493.16 × 44,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,994x = 10,272,942,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,942,767.76/154,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,279.62

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