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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,271.43, 235,914.92 and 44,968.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,271.43, 235,914.92 and 44,968.17 is: 67,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,271.43 : 235,914.92 = 44,968.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,271.43/235,914.92 = 44,968.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,271.43x = 235,914.92 × 44,968.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,271.43x = 10,608,662,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,608,662,340.52/157,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,454.48

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