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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,151, 235,733.82 and 44,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,151, 235,733.82 and 44,838.92 is: 67,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,151 : 235,733.82 = 44,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,151/235,733.82 = 44,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,151x = 235,733.82 × 44,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,151x = 10,570,049,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,570,049,896.27/157,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,260.47

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