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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,176.92, 235,767.54 and 44,857.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,176.92, 235,767.54 and 44,857.08 is: 67,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,176.92 : 235,767.54 = 44,857.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,176.92/235,767.54 = 44,857.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,176.92x = 235,767.54 × 44,857.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,176.92x = 10,575,843,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575,843,403.18/157,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,286.24

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