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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,077.82, 225,011.44 and 157,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,077.82, 225,011.44 and 157,701.89 is: 217,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,077.82 : 225,011.44 = 157,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,077.82/225,011.44 = 157,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,077.82x = 225,011.44 × 157,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,077.82x = 35,484,729,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,729,359.62/163,077.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,593.84

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