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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,029.88, 235,546.25 and 44,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,029.88, 235,546.25 and 44,710.02 is: 67,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,029.88 : 235,546.25 = 44,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,029.88/235,546.25 = 44,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,029.88x = 235,546.25 × 44,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,029.88x = 10,531,276,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531,276,147.14/157,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,065.43

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