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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,027.70, 244,541.55 and 157,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,027.70, 244,541.55 and 157,122.80 is: 235,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,027.70 : 244,541.55 = 157,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,027.70/244,541.55 = 157,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,027.70x = 244,541.55 × 157,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,027.70x = 38,423,053,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,053,052.34/163,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,684.20

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