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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,063.20, 244,594.80 and 157,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,063.20, 244,594.80 and 157,158.30 is: 235,737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,063.20 : 244,594.80 = 157,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,063.20/244,594.80 = 157,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,063.20x = 244,594.80 × 157,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,063.20x = 38,440,102,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440,102,956.84/163,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,737.45

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