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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,950.57, 235,390.36 and 44,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,950.57, 235,390.36 and 44,628.30 is: 66,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,950.57 : 235,390.36 = 44,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,950.57/235,390.36 = 44,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,950.57x = 235,390.36 × 44,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,950.57x = 10,505,071,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,071,603.19/156,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,932.36

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