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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,016.51, 235,489.38 and 44,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,016.51, 235,489.38 and 44,694.24 is: 67,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,016.51 : 235,489.38 = 44,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,016.51/235,489.38 = 44,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,016.51x = 235,489.38 × 44,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,016.51x = 10,525,018,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,525,018,867.17/157,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,031.29

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