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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,566.69, 236,314.04 and 45,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,566.69, 236,314.04 and 45,246.02 is: 67,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,566.69 : 236,314.04 = 45,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,566.69/236,314.04 = 45,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,566.69x = 236,314.04 × 45,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,566.69x = 10,692,268,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692,268,541.99/157,566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,858.69

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