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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,983.20, 235,474.80 and 44,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,983.20, 235,474.80 and 44,663.20 is: 66,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,983.20 : 235,474.80 = 44,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,983.20/235,474.80 = 44,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,983.20x = 235,474.80 × 44,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,983.20x = 10,517,058,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,058,087.36/156,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,994.80

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