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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,912.30, 244,368.45 and 157,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,912.30, 244,368.45 and 157,469.10 is: 236,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,912.30 : 244,368.45 = 157,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,912.30/244,368.45 = 157,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,912.30x = 244,368.45 × 157,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,912.30x = 38,480,479,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480,479,889.90/162,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,203.65

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