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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,998, 232,499.16 and 44,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,998, 232,499.16 and 44,190 is: 66,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,998 : 232,499.16 = 44,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,998/232,499.16 = 44,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,998x = 232,499.16 × 44,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,998x = 10,274,137,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,137,880.40/154,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,285.62

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