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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.61, 235,613.91 and 44,777.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.61, 235,613.91 and 44,777.41 is: 67,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.61 : 235,613.91 = 44,777.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.61/235,613.91 = 44,777.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.61x = 235,613.91 × 44,777.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.61x = 10,550,180,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,180,649.77/157,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,156.00

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