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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,295.01, 235,942.51 and 44,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,295.01, 235,942.51 and 44,974.34 is: 67,461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,295.01 : 235,942.51 = 44,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,295.01/235,942.51 = 44,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,295.01x = 235,942.51 × 44,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,295.01x = 10,611,358,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,611,358,665.19/157,295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,461.51

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