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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,218.70, 235,828.05 and 44,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,218.70, 235,828.05 and 44,898.70 is: 67,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,218.70 : 235,828.05 = 44,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,218.70/235,828.05 = 44,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,218.70x = 235,828.05 × 44,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,218.70x = 10,588,372,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,372,868.54/157,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,348.05

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