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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,092.70, 235,603.54 and 44,770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,092.70, 235,603.54 and 44,770.50 is: 67,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,092.70 : 235,603.54 = 44,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,092.70/235,603.54 = 44,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,092.70x = 235,603.54 × 44,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,092.70x = 10,548,088,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,548,088,287.57/157,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,145.63

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