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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,951.57, 235,391.86 and 44,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,951.57, 235,391.86 and 44,629.30 is: 66,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,951.57 : 235,391.86 = 44,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,951.57/235,391.86 = 44,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,951.57x = 235,391.86 × 44,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,951.57x = 10,505,373,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,373,937.50/156,951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,933.86

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