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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,175.11, 235,776.66 and 44,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,175.11, 235,776.66 and 44,853.22 is: 67,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,175.11 : 235,776.66 = 44,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,175.11/235,776.66 = 44,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,175.11x = 235,776.66 × 44,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,175.11x = 10,575,342,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575,342,401.85/157,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,283.82

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