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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,094.69, 235,606.53 and 44,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,094.69, 235,606.53 and 44,772.50 is: 67,148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,094.69 : 235,606.53 = 44,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,094.69/235,606.53 = 44,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,094.69x = 235,606.53 × 44,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,094.69x = 10,548,693,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,548,693,953.44/157,094.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,148.63

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