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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,281.27, 235,923.45 and 44,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,281.27, 235,923.45 and 44,960.72 is: 67,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,281.27 : 235,923.45 = 44,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,281.27/235,923.45 = 44,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,281.27x = 235,923.45 × 44,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,281.27x = 10,607,286,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,607,286,997.27/157,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,441.51

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