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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,094.95, 235,606.92 and 44,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,094.95, 235,606.92 and 44,772.76 is: 67,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,094.95 : 235,606.92 = 44,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,094.95/235,606.92 = 44,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,094.95x = 235,606.92 × 44,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,094.95x = 10,548,772,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,548,772,083.50/157,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,149.02

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