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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,284.59, 235,910.48 and 44,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,284.59, 235,910.48 and 44,957.53 is: 67,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,284.59 : 235,910.48 = 44,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,284.59/235,910.48 = 44,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,284.59x = 235,910.48 × 44,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,284.59x = 10,605,952,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605,952,552.01/157,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,431.61

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