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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,997.50, 232,498.41 and 44,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,997.50, 232,498.41 and 44,189.50 is: 66,284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,997.50 : 232,498.41 = 44,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,997.50/232,498.41 = 44,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,997.50x = 232,498.41 × 44,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,997.50x = 10,273,988,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,988,488.70/154,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,284.87

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