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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,848.81, 236,771.46 and 45,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,848.81, 236,771.46 and 45,525.38 is: 68,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,848.81 : 236,771.46 = 45,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,848.81/236,771.46 = 45,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,848.81x = 236,771.46 × 45,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,848.81x = 10,779,109,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,779,109,505.80/157,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,287.56

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