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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,086.64, 235,637.75 and 44,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,086.64, 235,637.75 and 44,783.40 is: 67,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,086.64 : 235,637.75 = 44,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,086.64/235,637.75 = 44,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,086.64x = 235,637.75 × 44,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,086.64x = 10,552,660,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,660,357.04/157,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,177.33

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