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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,029.38, 235,545.50 and 44,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,029.38, 235,545.50 and 44,709.51 is: 67,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,029.38 : 235,545.50 = 44,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,029.38/235,545.50 = 44,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,029.38x = 235,545.50 × 44,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,029.38x = 10,531,123,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531,123,887.71/157,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,064.67

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