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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,952.57, 235,393.36 and 44,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,952.57, 235,393.36 and 44,630.30 is: 66,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,952.57 : 235,393.36 = 44,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,952.57/235,393.36 = 44,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,952.57x = 235,393.36 × 44,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,952.57x = 10,505,676,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,676,274.81/156,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,935.36

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