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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,127.72, 235,693.73 and 44,807.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,127.72, 235,693.73 and 44,807.99 is: 67,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,127.72 : 235,693.73 = 44,807.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,127.72/235,693.73 = 44,807.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,127.72x = 235,693.73 × 44,807.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,127.72x = 10,560,961,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,961,230.45/157,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,212.59

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