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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,251.84, 235,878.58 and 44,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,251.84, 235,878.58 and 44,945.34 is: 67,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,251.84 : 235,878.58 = 44,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,251.84/235,878.58 = 44,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,251.84x = 235,878.58 × 44,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,251.84x = 10,601,642,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601,642,976.82/157,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,418.24

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