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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.70, 235,614.04 and 44,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.70, 235,614.04 and 44,777.50 is: 67,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.70 : 235,614.04 = 44,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.70/235,614.04 = 44,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.70x = 235,614.04 × 44,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.70x = 10,550,207,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,207,676.10/157,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,156.13

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