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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,521.82, 236,250.50 and 45,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,521.82, 236,250.50 and 45,171.94 is: 67,748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,521.82 : 236,250.50 = 45,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,521.82/236,250.50 = 45,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,521.82x = 236,250.50 × 45,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,521.82x = 10,671,893,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671,893,410.97/157,521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,748.67

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