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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,285.59, 235,911.97 and 44,958.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,285.59, 235,911.97 and 44,958.53 is: 67,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,285.59 : 235,911.97 = 44,958.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,285.59/235,911.97 = 44,958.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,285.59x = 235,911.97 × 44,958.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,285.59x = 10,606,255,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606,255,380.60/157,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,433.10

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