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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,238.40, 235,864.89 and 44,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,238.40, 235,864.89 and 44,934.74 is: 67,404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,238.40 : 235,864.89 = 44,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,238.40/235,864.89 = 44,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,238.40x = 235,864.89 × 44,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,238.40x = 10,598,527,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,527,507.28/157,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,404.19

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