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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,086.08, 235,636.90 and 44,782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,086.08, 235,636.90 and 44,782.84 is: 67,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,086.08 : 235,636.90 = 44,782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,086.08/235,636.90 = 44,782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,086.08x = 235,636.90 × 44,782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,086.08x = 10,552,489,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,489,666.56/157,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,176.48

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