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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,054, 232,583.16 and 44,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,054, 232,583.16 and 44,246 is: 66,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,054 : 232,583.16 = 44,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,054/232,583.16 = 44,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,054x = 232,583.16 × 44,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,054x = 10,290,874,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,874,497.36/155,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,369.62

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