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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,670.53, 235,015.79 and 44,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,670.53, 235,015.79 and 44,359.60 is: 66,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,670.53 : 235,015.79 = 44,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,670.53/235,015.79 = 44,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,670.53x = 235,015.79 × 44,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,670.53x = 10,425,206,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,206,426.85/156,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,542.23

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