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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,814.26, 235,235.96 and 44,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,814.26, 235,235.96 and 44,497.22 is: 66,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,814.26 : 235,235.96 = 44,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,814.26/235,235.96 = 44,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,814.26x = 235,235.96 × 44,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,814.26x = 10,467,346,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,346,264.03/156,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,749.96

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