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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,744.16, 236,650.26 and 45,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,744.16, 236,650.26 and 45,423.62 is: 68,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,744.16 : 236,650.26 = 45,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,744.16/236,650.26 = 45,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,744.16x = 236,650.26 × 45,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,744.16x = 10,749,511,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749,511,483.14/157,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,145.23

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