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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,878.20, 242,817.30 and 157,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,878.20, 242,817.30 and 157,270.20 is: 235,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,878.20 : 242,817.30 = 157,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,878.20/242,817.30 = 157,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,878.20x = 242,817.30 × 157,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,878.20x = 38,187,925,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,187,925,334.46/161,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,905.30

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