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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,147.70, 235,723.78 and 44,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,147.70, 235,723.78 and 44,827.94 is: 67,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,147.70 : 235,723.78 = 44,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,147.70/235,723.78 = 44,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,147.70x = 235,723.78 × 44,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,147.70x = 10,567,011,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567,011,466.41/157,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,242.55

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