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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,810.90, 244,273.95 and 157,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,810.90, 244,273.95 and 157,050.90 is: 235,631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,810.90 : 244,273.95 = 157,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,810.90/244,273.95 = 157,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,810.90x = 244,273.95 × 157,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,810.90x = 38,363,443,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,443,694.06/162,810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,631.91

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