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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,052, 232,580.16 and 44,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,052, 232,580.16 and 44,244 is: 66,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,052 : 232,580.16 = 44,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,052/232,580.16 = 44,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,052x = 232,580.16 × 44,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,052x = 10,290,276,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,276,599.04/155,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,366.62

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