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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,125.06, 235,689.78 and 44,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,125.06, 235,689.78 and 44,805.29 is: 67,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,125.06 : 235,689.78 = 44,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,125.06/235,689.78 = 44,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,125.06x = 235,689.78 × 44,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,125.06x = 10,560,147,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,147,764.49/157,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,208.55

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