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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,224.16, 235,799.76 and 44,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,224.16, 235,799.76 and 44,901.44 is: 67,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,224.16 : 235,799.76 = 44,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,224.16/235,799.76 = 44,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,224.16x = 235,799.76 × 44,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,224.16x = 10,587,748,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587,748,775.65/157,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,341.74

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