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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,219.70, 235,829.55 and 44,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,219.70, 235,829.55 and 44,899.70 is: 67,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,219.70 : 235,829.55 = 44,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,219.70/235,829.55 = 44,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,219.70x = 235,829.55 × 44,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,219.70x = 10,588,676,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,676,046.14/157,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,349.55

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