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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,829.70, 235,253.57 and 44,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,829.70, 235,253.57 and 44,501.13 is: 66,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,829.70 : 235,253.57 = 44,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,829.70/235,253.57 = 44,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,829.70x = 235,253.57 × 44,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,829.70x = 10,469,049,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,049,701.53/156,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,754.25

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