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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.70, 235,609.54 and 44,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.70, 235,609.54 and 44,774.50 is: 67,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.70 : 235,609.54 = 44,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.70/235,609.54 = 44,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.70x = 235,609.54 × 44,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.70x = 10,549,299,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,299,348.73/157,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,151.63

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