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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,806.40, 244,267.20 and 157,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,806.40, 244,267.20 and 157,046.40 is: 235,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,806.40 : 244,267.20 = 157,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,806.40/244,267.20 = 157,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,806.40x = 244,267.20 × 157,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,806.40x = 38,361,284,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361,284,398.08/162,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,625.16

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