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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,109.56, 235,628.72 and 44,787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,109.56, 235,628.72 and 44,787.28 is: 67,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,109.56 : 235,628.72 = 44,787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,109.56/235,628.72 = 44,787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,109.56x = 235,628.72 × 44,787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,109.56x = 10,553,169,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,553,169,458.68/157,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,170.77

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