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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,826.70, 235,249.07 and 44,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,826.70, 235,249.07 and 44,498.13 is: 66,749.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,826.70 : 235,249.07 = 44,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,826.70/235,249.07 = 44,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,826.70x = 235,249.07 × 44,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,826.70x = 10,468,143,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468,143,476.75/156,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,749.75

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