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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,838.83, 235,222.95 and 44,516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,838.83, 235,222.95 and 44,516.67 is: 66,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,838.83 : 235,222.95 = 44,516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,838.83/235,222.95 = 44,516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,838.83x = 235,222.95 × 44,516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,838.83x = 10,471,342,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,471,342,441.58/156,838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,764.99

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