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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,211.30, 235,853.51 and 44,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,211.30, 235,853.51 and 44,893.06 is: 67,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,211.30 : 235,853.51 = 44,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,211.30/235,853.51 = 44,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,211.30x = 235,853.51 × 44,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,211.30x = 10,588,184,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,184,961.54/157,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,350.02

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