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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,996.50, 232,496.91 and 44,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,996.50, 232,496.91 and 44,188.50 is: 66,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,996.50 : 232,496.91 = 44,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,996.50/232,496.91 = 44,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,996.50x = 232,496.91 × 44,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,996.50x = 10,273,689,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,689,707.54/154,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,283.37

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