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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,161.03, 235,778.13 and 44,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,161.03, 235,778.13 and 44,842.77 is: 67,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,161.03 : 235,778.13 = 44,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,161.03/235,778.13 = 44,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,161.03x = 235,778.13 × 44,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,161.03x = 10,572,944,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,572,944,454.62/157,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,274.59

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