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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,999.75, 232,501.79 and 44,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,999.75, 232,501.79 and 44,191.75 is: 66,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,999.75 : 232,501.79 = 44,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,999.75/232,501.79 = 44,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,999.75x = 232,501.79 × 44,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,999.75x = 10,274,660,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,660,978.23/154,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,288.24

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