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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,982.06, 235,437.36 and 44,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,982.06, 235,437.36 and 44,659.72 is: 66,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,982.06 : 235,437.36 = 44,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,982.06/235,437.36 = 44,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,982.06x = 235,437.36 × 44,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,982.06x = 10,514,566,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514,566,575.14/156,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,979.42

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