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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,982.39, 236,974.04 and 45,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,982.39, 236,974.04 and 45,671.75 is: 68,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,982.39 : 236,974.04 = 45,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,982.39/236,974.04 = 45,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,982.39x = 236,974.04 × 45,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,982.39x = 10,823,018,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,823,018,883.01/157,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,507.76

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