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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,020.18, 235,524.72 and 44,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,020.18, 235,524.72 and 44,701 is: 67,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,020.18 : 235,524.72 = 44,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,020.18/235,524.72 = 44,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,020.18x = 235,524.72 × 44,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,020.18x = 10,528,190,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,528,190,508.72/157,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,049.92

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