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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,698.70, 242,548.05 and 157,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,698.70, 242,548.05 and 157,090.70 is: 235,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,698.70 : 242,548.05 = 157,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,698.70/242,548.05 = 157,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,698.70x = 242,548.05 × 157,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,698.70x = 38,102,042,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,042,958.14/161,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,636.05

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