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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,711.36, 235,022.40 and 44,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,711.36, 235,022.40 and 44,384.16 is: 66,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,711.36 : 235,022.40 = 44,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,711.36/235,022.40 = 44,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,711.36x = 235,022.40 × 44,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,711.36x = 10,431,271,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,271,805.18/156,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,563.60

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