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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,870.70, 244,306.05 and 156,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,870.70, 244,306.05 and 156,965.80 is: 235,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,870.70 : 244,306.05 = 156,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,870.70/244,306.05 = 156,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,870.70x = 244,306.05 × 156,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,870.70x = 38,347,694,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,694,583.09/162,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,448.70

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