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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,031.76, 235,512.24 and 44,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,031.76, 235,512.24 and 44,709.52 is: 67,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,031.76 : 235,512.24 = 44,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,031.76/235,512.24 = 44,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,031.76x = 235,512.24 × 44,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,031.76x = 10,529,639,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,639,204.52/157,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,054.20

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