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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,871.70, 244,307.55 and 156,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,871.70, 244,307.55 and 156,966.80 is: 235,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,871.70 : 244,307.55 = 156,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,871.70/244,307.55 = 156,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,871.70x = 244,307.55 × 156,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,871.70x = 38,348,174,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,174,339.34/162,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,450.20

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