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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,844.31, 235,265.99 and 44,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,844.31, 235,265.99 and 44,524.62 is: 66,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,844.31 : 235,265.99 = 44,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,844.31/235,265.99 = 44,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,844.31x = 235,265.99 × 44,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,844.31x = 10,475,128,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,128,581.05/156,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,786.80

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