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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,955.52, 236,898.36 and 45,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,955.52, 236,898.36 and 45,611.28 is: 68,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,955.52 : 236,898.36 = 45,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,955.52/236,898.36 = 45,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,955.52x = 236,898.36 × 45,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,955.52x = 10,805,237,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,237,429.50/157,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,406.84

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